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

There are so many good ones that are coming along. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026

If bigger and better opportunities come along, striking while the iron is hot is a logical course of action, even when moves sometimes appear to make more sense for financial reasons than footballing ones and forsaking the comfort of operating in a stable environment. —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

Around the same time, lithium-ion batteries came along, extending the power reserve to 180 days in total darkness. —David Szondy march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026

How is the motel project there in Raleigh, the Gables, coming along? —Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026

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