"along with" vs "together"

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"along with" vs "together"

Both 'together' and 'along with' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Together' is used to indicate doing something with someone or something else in a close relationship or at the same time. 'Along with' is used to add something to a list or group, indicating inclusion.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

'Along with' is used to introduce additional items or people that are included in a group or list. For example, 'She brought her sister along with her.'

Examples:

She will attend the meeting along with her colleagues.
I ordered a pizza along with a salad.
The book includes a CD along with the printed material.
He packed his clothes along with his shoes.
The teacher asked the students to bring their textbooks along with their notebooks.

Alternatives:

together with
in addition to
as well as
including
with

This word is commonly used to mean "with others" or "with more than one."

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some examples from our editors:

Let's go together.
Together we can do anything.

Some alternatives from our editors:

in unison
combined

Answer 1

along with

The phrase 'along with' is also correct and commonly used in English. It is used to add something to a list or group, indicating inclusion.

Answer 2

together

This is correct

"along with" vs "together"

along with

together

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