get along

verb

got along; got along or gotten along; getting along; gets along

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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On Thursday, Trump shrugged off the dispute, explaining that Musk and Altman just don't get along. Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025 Neighbors described him at the time as a nice kid who got along with others in the neighborhood. John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025 Dachshunds like Lady are known for being curious and friendly, getting along well with their owners and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 But Clay and the Beatles got along well, joking, mugging, reveling in the joy of their irreverent ascendancy. Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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