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

• progress
• do
• proceed
• come
• march
• go
• get along
• go along
• get on
• go off

Examples of come-along in a Sentence

Verb

our backyard makeover is coming along nicely

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

During Napier's time in Gainesville, the former Louisiana head coach has just a 21-23 record, continuously failing to live up to lofty expectations that come along with being the head coach at the University of Florida. —Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

But every once in a while, a moto comes along that's interesting enough to break through the noise. —New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025

And to round it all out, Anna’s parents, Charlotte and Bob, would also be coming along for the occasion. —Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025

Our daughter, Miriam, came along on most turkey hunts, earmuffs on her head and camouflage draped over her backpack carrier. —Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 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