Definition of Come along

1. Verb. Come into being or existence, or appear on the scene. "Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago"

Exact synonyms: Appear
Specialized synonyms: Gleam, Fulminate, Occur
Derivative terms: Apparition
Antonyms: Disappear

2. Verb. Develop in a positive way. "Plans are shaping up"
Exact synonyms: Advance, Come On, Get Along, Get On, Progress, Shape Up
Specialized synonyms: Climb, Leapfrog
Generic synonyms: Develop
Derivative terms: Advance, Advance, Progress
Antonyms: Regress

Definition of Come along

1. Verb. (intransitive followed by "with") To accompany ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic intransitive) To progress; to make progress. ¹

3. Noun. (context: technical) A type of hand-operated winch used to tighten straps ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Come Along

come-at-able
come-hither
come-hithers
come-outer
come-over
come-to-Jesus
come a cropper
come a long way
come about
come across
come after
come again
come alive
come along (current term)
come and go
come apart
come around
come away
come back
come before
come between
come by
come clean
come close
come down
come down on
come down the pike

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