What are the definitions of “come along”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Accompany.
May I COME ALONG on your trip tomorrow?
- 2Move faster or keep up.
COME ALONG, we'll never get there if you don't keep up with us.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “come along”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb come along is to accompany someone or join them in an activity. It can also mean to move faster or keep up with someone or something.
What are the different verb forms of “come along”?
| Root Verb | come along |
| Third Person Singular Present | comes along |
| Present Participle | coming along |
| Simple Past | came along |
| Past Participle | come along |
Example
May I come along on your trip tomorrow?
Example
She always comes along when we go shopping.
Example
He is coming along with us to the concert tonight.
Example
They came along to the party last night.
Example
She had come along with us to the beach last weekend.
What kind of phrasal verb is “come along”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“come along” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
She came along with us to the movies.
Example
He came along to the meeting.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“come along” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She came along with us to the movies.
Example
He came along to the meeting.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “come along”?
Come along with
To accompany or join someone in an activity.
Example
Would you like to come along with us to the park?
How is something coming along?
Asking about the progress of something.
Example
How is your project coming along?
Come along nicely
Progressing well or developing as expected.
Example
Her garden is coming along nicely this year.
Good things to know
Does “come along” have an informal or formal tone?
Come along is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal situations. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, depending on the context.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “come along”?
Synonyms
- accompany
- join
- go with
- tag along
- follow
- keep up
- move faster
- progress
Antonyms
- stay behind
- lag behind
- fall behind
- not progress
- not improve
