come along — go somewhere with someone
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to go somewhere with someone, often when they invite you or as part of a group.
Say it like a native
Textbook You are welcome to accompany us if you wish to do so.
Native You're welcome to come along if you fancy it.
'Come along' is the friendly everyday verb for joining; 'accompany us' is formal.
Pattern: come along (with someone)
In use
- We're going to the park later—do you want to come along?daily life
- If I have to attend a social event, I usually ask a friend to come along so I don't feel awkward.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Do you want to come along with to the cinema?
✓ Do you want to come along to the cinema? / ...come along with us?
'Come along' alone, or 'come along WITH us' — don't leave 'with' dangling.
Common collocations
come along (to)— with us, to the party, too, if you like
Don't confuse it
'Come along' is about joining someone, while 'come on' is usually used to encourage or urge.
Related
- come along (make progress) — Another meaning of 'come along' is 'make progress'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.