get along

verb

got along; got along or gotten along; getting along; gets along
Synonyms of get alongnext

intransitive verb

1
a
: to proceed toward a destination : progress
b
: to approach an advanced stage
especially : to approach old age
2
: to meet one's needs : manage
we got along on a minimum of clothing
3
: to be or remain on congenial terms

Examples of get along in a Sentence

most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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So far, the cat crew is getting along well and exploring their new home. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025 But how do the two of them get along? Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2025 The 31-year-old mother, who was found dead in a car in west Charlotte on Dec. 9, got along with everyone, said close friend Tyneshia Johnson. Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025 OpenAI, which has come under scrutiny for copyright violations – and also for striking massive ‘circular’ deals leading to fears of an AI bubble – said the deal shows how the creative community and AI can get along. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get along

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of get along was in 1683

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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20along. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

get along

verb
1
a
b
: to approach old age
getting along in years
2
: manage sense 4
get along on a small paycheck
3
: to be or remain on pleasant terms

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