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

There was potential for the Bills to select a middle linebacker who could push Spector for the backup job behind Bernard, though the right value never came along during their nine selections. —Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 May 2025

None of the major players, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Hermès or Chanel are coming along for the ride. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Solomon is leaning into his jazz influences and believes younger music fans are ready to come along with him. —Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025

Every once in a while, a character comes along that moves people. —Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025

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