get along
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle along
Meanings
Have a friendly relationship with someone
Why “along”? People move smoothly alongside each other, or manage to keep going in the situation.
“We get along well.”
“Nina gets along well with her new flatmate.”
Manage in a particular situation
“I'm getting along without a car.”
“How is your dad getting along after the move?”
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get about
A contrast learners often mix up
Move around or travel in general
get ahead
A contrast learners often mix up
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance
get across
Same base verb: get
Successfully communicate an idea
get around
Same base verb: get
Avoid a rule or difficulty; Travel or move about; (of news) become widely known; Find time to do something
get away
Same base verb: get
Escape from a place or situation; Go on a short holiday; Avoid being caught or punished for something
get back
Same base verb: get
Return to a place; Take revenge on someone; Arrive home or return; Reply to someone, often with information they asked for; Take revenge on someone
get behind
Same base verb: get
Become late with work, payments, or schedule; Support a person, idea, or cause
get by
Same base verb: get
Manage to live or cope with just enough resources
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