1. To accompany someone:
* "Would you like to come along to the concert with us?"
* "The dog came along for the walk in the park."
* "I'm going to the store, do you want to come along?"
2. To progress or develop:
* "The project is coming along nicely."
* "How's your new job coming along?"
* "The seedlings are coming along well in the garden."
3. To happen or occur:
* "Spring came along and the weather warmed up."
* "After a long wait, the package finally came along."
* "As time came along, I learned more about the situation."
4. To join or participate:
* "The band is looking for a new drummer, why don't you come along and try out?"
* "The party's just getting started, you can come along whenever you're ready."
* "Don't be shy, come along and join in the fun!"
5. To appear or be present:
* "The bus was late, but it came along eventually."
* "I was waiting for the right opportunity, and it came along sooner than I expected."
* "The perfect job came along just when I needed it."
Note: "Come along" can be used in a more informal way, like "Come on!" or "C'mon!" to encourage someone to hurry up or join in.