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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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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