get along

verb

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

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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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Cubs fans and Sox fans may not get along, but Getz and Hoyer have a solid bromance going. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Get Social Kindergarten is a time for making new friendships and learning how to get along with others. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 Who gets along with who, who is fighting with who, and how the dynamics within the family have shifted. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Frawley and Vance were better known as Fred and Ethel to millions of fans — and infamously never quite got along. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get along

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of get along was in 1683

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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

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