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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To make progress or develop

Example sentence
The project is coming along nicely.
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Common pattern: come along + adverb (describing progress)

coming along nicely

coming along well

coming along slowly

how's it coming along?

really coming along

Separable usage
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Her recovery is coming along well. ✅ (Correct)

Her recovery is coming well along. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To join or accompany someone

Example sentence
Do you want to come along with us?
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Common collocations
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Common pattern: come along (often + with someone)

come along with us

come along for the ride

mind if I come along?

come along too

decided to come along

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

He decided to come along on the road trip. ✅ (Correct)

He decided to come on the road trip along. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)