to come along
Pronunciation
/kˈʌm ɐlˈɑːŋ/
British pronunciation
/kˈʌm ɐlˈɒŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "come along"in English

to come along
[phrase form: come]
01

to develop or improve in a positive direction

Intransitive
to come along definition and meaning
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The project is coming along nicely, and we should be able to meet the deadline.
Sarah's piano skills have really come along after months of dedicated practice.
02

to go someplace with another person

Intransitive
to come along definition and meaning
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I'm going to the park. Would you like to come along?
The group is going to the museum. You should come along with us.
03

to develop or appear often unexpectedly, often as a result of certain circumstances

Intransitive
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The new restaurant has come along and is already attracting a lot of customers.
A great opportunity came along when I least expected it.
04

to arrive at a place

Intransitive: to come along somewhere | to come along point in time
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I'm waiting for my friend to come along to the restaurant.
The bus should be coming along any minute now.
come along
01

used to tell someone to do something more quickly or with more effort

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" Come along, we're going to be late for the movie!
Come along, we need to catch the train in five minutes!
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