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

For admirers of the decorative handiwork of the late and lauded Robert Kime, opportunities like this don’t come along often. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025

And then Elliott Investment Management—a hedge fund known for aggressively pushing companies to change practices—came along, turning a pullback into a u-turn. —Justin Worland, Time, 18 Apr. 2025

Plus, Montage Palmetto Bluff is dog-friendly, so everyone’s favorite family member can come along on the trip, too. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

And when Shai took his recruiting trip to Denver, Zeev came along. —Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 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