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

This is a man who's showing his age and the health issues that often come along with being elderly. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025

Every once in a while, however, a movie comes along that sticks shockingly close to the truth. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025

Soon after the start of the vigils, more and more faith leaders began showing up, many bussing their congregants to come along with them from places as far as North and Central Florida. —Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025

Drain any liquid or excess that comes along with the seeds. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 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