Come along

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo accompany.

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

2.VerbTo 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.VerbTo progress; to make progress; to quicken.

"The renovation is coming along nicely, and should be ready within a month."

4.NounNonstandard spelling of come-along.

5.InterjectionExpression 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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