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

The work is coming along well.

3

: to make an appearance

won't just take the first job that comes along

Synonyms of come-along

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

Kam Dewberry is coming along here as the week progresses. —Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025

With Charlie Lindgren injured, Washington's backup goalie was Parker Milner, a 35-year-old retired minor-league goalie who occasionally practices with the Caps — and who coincidentally came along on the road trip. —CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

That was until one Hoosier came along named Harvey Wiley, who would change America’s relationship with food forever. —Ben Baumann, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

Chicago’s point differential of plus-6 suggests the Bears are to be credited with winning a lot of close games but are without the chops to shine when the postseason comes along. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 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