along with V.S. With
Is there any difference between along with and with gramatically?

Question

along with V.S. With 
Is there any difference between along with and with gramatically?

Answer

"Along with" suggests independent action, while "with" implies combined action.

Jane kissed Bob along with James and Fred. [Three independent kisses]
Jane kissed Bob with James and Fred. [James and Fred are involved somehow with the kiss Bob is getting]

We hired Ivan along with Hosni. [We hired two people]
We hired Ivan with Hosni. [Ivan and Hosni are working together, and come as a package deal.]

Their meaning is really very similar, though.

Answer

Same meaning.

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