get along

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet əˈlɒŋ/
US: /ˌɡet əˈlɔːŋ/

  1. To have a good relationship with someone

    1. I get along with my brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you get along well with your new neighbors, or is there conflict? [ ] [ ]

  2. To manage or deal with a situation, especially with limited resources.

    1. I can get along with a little help. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's hard to get along on such a small salary, but we manage somehow. [ ] [ ]

  3. To make progress or proceed.

    1. How are you getting along with your work? [ ] [ ]
    2. The project is getting along slowly, but surely, we will finish on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cooperate progress manage cope agree

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get along" in English means: To have a good relationship with someone, To manage or deal with a situation, especially with limited resources., To make progress or proceed..

The phonetic transcription of "get along" is /ˌɡet əˈlɒŋ/ in British English and /ˌɡet əˈlɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get along": cooperate, progress, manage, cope, agree.

Example usage of "get along": "I get along with my brother.". More examples on the page.