tag along
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle along
Meanings
Go with someone, often without invitation
Why “along”? A person or thing joins you on a journey.
“My brother tagged along.”
“Two children tagged along behind the tour group.”
Don't confuse with
Tag along means go with someone, often without invitation. Tag on means add as an extra item attached to something else.
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“My brother tagged along.” What does it mean?
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tag on
A contrast learners often mix up
Add as an extra item attached to something else
bring along
Same along pattern: with you
Take someone or something with you
come along
Same along pattern: with you
Make progress or develop; Accompany someone to a place; Arrive or appear, often by chance
take along
Same along pattern: with you
Bring someone or something with you
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