come along

Definitions

1. 1

   To accompany.

   • I'd like you to come along with me to the opera.
2. 2

   To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

   • When the telephone first came along, it was mostly just for businesses and rich people, but eventually almost everyone got one.
3. 3

   To progress

   To progress; to make progress; to quicken.

   • The renovation is coming along nicely, and should be ready within a month.
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   1. 4

      Nonstandard spelling of come-along.

   2. 5

      Expression of encouragement or mild reproach.

      • Come along, dear, there's no point crying over it.
      • Come along, Jane. Please finish your homework.

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