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get along

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɡɛt əˈlɔːŋ/ · UK /ˌɡet əˈlɒŋ/

get along means: To have a friendly relationship without frequent arguments or problems.

verb

LIVE IN HARMONYA2

To have a friendly relationship without frequent arguments or problems.

  • The children get along well.
  • Do you get along with your boss?
  • They did not get along when they first met.

How to use it: get along with someone (I get along with my neighbours.)

Similar words: get on, be on good terms

Opposites: clash

Common phrases: get along well, get along with someone

MANAGEB1

To manage your life or situation with what you have, even if it is difficult.

  • We have enough money to get along.
  • He got along without any help.
  • How are you getting along on your pension?

How to use it: get along on something (We get along on one salary.); get along without someone/something (She gets along without a car.)

Similar words: manage, get by, cope

Common phrases: get along without something, get along on something

MOVE ALONGC2

To move forward or leave a place.

  • Get along now; it is late.
  • The driver told the horses to get along.
  • We must get along before darkness falls.

Similar words: move along, leave

Common phrases: get along now, get along there

Questions about get along

What does get along mean?

To have a friendly relationship without frequent arguments or problems.

What is get along in other languages?

Türkçe: iyi geçinmek · Español: llevarse bien · Français: bien s'entendre · Deutsch: sich verstehen · Italiano: andare d'accordo · 日本語: 仲良くする

How do you pronounce get along?

In American English /ˌɡɛt əˈlɔːŋ/; in British English /ˌɡet əˈlɒŋ/.

How do you use get along in a sentence?

The children get along well. Do you get along with your boss?

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