Phrasal verb
get along
To get along means to have a friendly relationship and not argue much.
Meanings
To have a friendly relationship; to be on good terms.
To manage or cope in a situation, especially with limited resources or difficulty.
To make progress or move forward in an activity or task.
Definition
When people get along, they interact in a friendly, cooperative way. It often means they avoid frequent conflict and can spend time together comfortably. It can also mean to manage or make progress in a situation, especially with limited resources.
Examples
- I get along with my neighbors, so we often chat in the hallway.
- Do you get along with your new roommate?
- He gets along with his teammates even under pressure.
- We can get along without a car in this city because the buses are frequent.
- They’re getting along with the project, but the last part is still slow.
Common mistake
Learners often forget the preposition and say “get along someone” instead of “get along with someone.”
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More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.