How Do You Spell ALONGST?

1. • In company (with).

   • By the length; lengthwise; forward.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ALONGST

The word "alongst" is derived from the Middle English phrase "along + -s + -t".

The root of the word is "along", which comes from the Old English "andlang", meaning "by the side of, alongside". It is composed of "and", for "on" or "along", and "lang", meaning "long". The Old English "andlang" suggests the idea of moving lengthwise or alongside something.

The addition of the suffix "-s" to "along" is a common linguistic feature in Middle English, indicating plural or possessive forms. In the case of "alongst", it tends to emphasize the idea of "along" as a preposition or an adverb.

The "-t" suffix in "alongst" is a remnant of the Old English past tense suffix "-ed", which indicates completion of an action.

Idioms with the word ALONGST