come along — to go somewhere with someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go somewhere with someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌm əˈlɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat always comes along when I go for a walk, acting like a dog.
- The project is coming along well despite the initial setbacks.
- Would you like to come along to the karaoke? We need someone to laugh at our singing.
come along
VERB[/kʌm əˈlɔːŋ/]
to go somewhere with someone
Want to come along to the night market with us?
Come along for our sing-along!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb formed in Middle English from the combination of 'comen' (to come) and 'along' (alongside, in company with). The phrase developed to denote moving or traveling together with another person or proceeding in accompaniment.
Breakdown
come (to arrive, to move toward) + along (alongside, in accompaniment) = to arrive or proceed together with someone.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat always comes along when I go for a walk, acting like a dog.”
“The project is coming along well despite the initial setbacks.”
“Would you like to come along to the karaoke? We need someone to laugh at our singing.”
“She decided to come along at the last minute.”
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