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

Synonyms

• cope
• do
• fare
• get by
• get on
• make out
• manage
• shift

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Did Dylan and Baez not get along on their joint tour? —Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024

Our capacity for endless conflict may be just as much a part of our inheritance as is our ability, every now and then, to get along. —Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

Sean told Sarah about some of his fave music memorabilia decor around his bar, and the two got along like peas and carrots. —The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

While there may be something of a one-sided rivalry for her affections right now, Cook is keen to stress that baby and dog get along just great and that the bond will likely only get stronger as Espy grows up and learns more about her four-pawed playmate. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

get along

verb

1

a

: progress

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