come-along

1 of 2

noun

: 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

Examples of come-along in a Sentence

Verb our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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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 See All Example Sentences for come-along

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of come-along was in 1559

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“Come-along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come-along. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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
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