come-along

1 of 2

noun

ˈkəm-ə-ˌlȯŋ 

: a small portable winch usually consisting of a cable attached to a hand-operated ratchet

come along

2 of 2

verb

came along; come along; coming along; comes along

intransitive verb

1

: to accompany someone who leads the way

asked me to come along on the trip

2

: to make progress

work is coming along well

3

: to make an appearance

won't just marry the first man that comes along

Synonyms

Verb

• advance
• come
• do
• fare
• forge
• get along
• get on
• go
• go along
• go off
• march
• pace
• proceed
• progress

Examples of come-along in a Sentence

Verb

our backyard makeover is coming along nicely

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Be willing to say yes to opportunities and experiences that come along, regardless of your comfort level. —Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Left-handed hitting catchers do not come along often. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024

Besides the potential irritation that can come along with using too many actives (or trying one too many TikTok trends) at once, layering on the wrong combo of products can inactivate skin-care ingredients, therefore rendering the product ineffective. —Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024

Reba Teran was one of the Eastern Shoshone elders who came along. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

come along

verb

1

: to go with as a companion

2

: to make progress

work is coming along well

3

: to make an appearance

won't take the first offer that comes along