| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come along [kʌm əˈlɒŋ] | to go somewhere with someone |
Other meanings
- accompany
- appear or show up (often unexpectedly)
- make progress; develop
- used as an encouraging imperative: “hurry up / get moving”
- (of chances/things) become available or occur
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come along"
- Do you want to come along?
- She came along with us to the museum.
- A taxi finally came along.
- New challenges come along every day.
- The app is coming along nicely.
- How’s the project coming along?
- Come along, we’re going to be late!
- Opportunities like that don’t come along often.
Features of Using "come along"
- Always inseparable: not come someone along.
- Frequently followed by with + person (“come along with me”).
- Natural in invitations (“Come along if you like”) and gentle prompts (“Come along now”).
- Neutral, everyday register.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb come
come in
to enter a place
come back
return to a place
come up
to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly
come down
to fall to the ground
come out
to appear or become visible or known
come over
to visit someone at their place
come across
to find something by chance
come up with
to think of or produce (an idea, etc.)
come forward
to offer help or information
come by
to visit someone briefly
come across as
to give a particular impression (usually unintentionally)
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