: a small portable winch usually consisting of a cable attached to a hand-operated ratchet
came along; come along; coming along; comes along
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
Examples of come-along in a Sentence
Verb
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
Recent Examples on the Web
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
This causes a dryness, and then the itch comes along.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
According to the City of West Allis' official website, Devine is one of the main supporters of developing economic growth in West Allis and is excited about the new businesses that have come along over the last decade.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal is to help the leader avoid the mental gymnastics that come along with constant prioritization and rebalancing.
—Stephen Hsu, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Then director Christopher Nolan came along, casting her in his blockbuster film Interstellar (2014).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
The readiness with which both boys came along with me still astounds.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
Even before Daylight Saving Time came along, springing our clocks forward in time and throwing off rest schedules, the artist was having a hard time catching as many ZZZs as possible.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Hopefully something or someone will come along to fill the void.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
The real estate agent who came along with Miller became suspicious of the sale and reported it to Redwood City police.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
This causes a dryness, and then the itch comes along.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
According to the City of West Allis' official website, Devine is one of the main supporters of developing economic growth in West Allis and is excited about the new businesses that have come along over the last decade.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal is to help the leader avoid the mental gymnastics that come along with constant prioritization and rebalancing.
—Stephen Hsu, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Then director Christopher Nolan came along, casting her in his blockbuster film Interstellar (2014).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
The readiness with which both boys came along with me still astounds.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
Even before Daylight Saving Time came along, springing our clocks forward in time and throwing off rest schedules, the artist was having a hard time catching as many ZZZs as possible.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Hopefully something or someone will come along to fill the void.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Come-along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come-along. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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