tagged along
Joined the group
Tagged along is the past tense of tag along, meaning to follow or accompany someone, often without explicit invitation: I tagged along with my sister to the mall.
The phrase suggests being a secondary presence rather than a central participant, sometimes with a hint of being tolerated rather than welcomed: He tagged along on their road trip even though nobody really wanted him there.
- accompaniedWent along with someone
- trailedFollowed or lagged
- followedCame behind another
- hopped onBoarded with a quick movement
- companionshipState of having company
shadowing · went with the flow · dependency · joined · joining in · piggyback · journeyed · attachment · entourage · curiosity · hesitation · uninvited · camaraderie · chimed in · escorted · hung out · stuck around · peer group
tagged alongtook charge
Began directing things
organized · spearheaded · initiated · took the lead · led
tagged alongstayed behind
Remained in place
split off · sat out · broke away · hung back · bowed out