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\ ˈkəm-ə-ˌlȯŋ 
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\Definition of come-along
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a small portable winch usually consisting of a cable attached to a hand-operated ratchet
come along
verbcame along; come along; coming along; comes along
Definition of come along (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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Synonyms & Antonyms for come-along
Synonyms: Verb
- advance,
- come,
- do,
- fare,
- forge,
- get along,
- get on,
- go,
- go along,
- go off,
- march,
- pace,
- proceed,
- progress
Antonyms: Verb
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The first known use of come-along was in 1559
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