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all along

adverbial phrase

Meaning

From the very beginning; throughout a period of time, without anyone realizing it.

Examples

He knew the answer all along but didn't say anything.
I had a feeling something was wrong all along.

Synonyms: from the start, all the time, from the outset

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all along (A2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːl əˈlɒŋ/

Definition

From the very beginning; throughout a period of time, without anyone realizing it.

Examples

He knew the answer all along but didn't say anything.
I had a feeling something was wrong all along.

How to Use all along

all along (idiom): From the very beginning; throughout a period of time, often without others realizing it. — "She realized she had been mistaken all along."

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