get along
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle along
Meanings
Have a friendly relationship with someone
Why “along”? People have a smooth relationship, or manage well in a 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?”
Memory hook
Two people moving along the same road in step with each other — they get along.
Common mistake
I get along very well my colleagues.
I get along very well with my colleagues.
Get along needs with before the person.
Natural collocations
The word partners “get along” most often appears with — learn the phrase, not just the verb.
In conversation
Do you like your new flatmate?
Yes, we get along really well.
Don't confuse with
Test yourself
“We get along well.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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; Become more successful or advanced than someone else
get across
Same base verb: get
Successfully communicate an idea; Reach the other side of a place or barrier
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 at
Same base verb: get
Criticise someone repeatedly or unfairly; Suggest or mean something indirectly; Reach or gain access to something
get away
Same base verb: get
Escape from a place or situation; Take a short holiday; Avoid being caught or punished for something
get back
Same base verb: get
Return to a place; Reply to someone, often with information they asked for; Take revenge on someone; Receive something again that you had before
get behind
Same base verb: get
Become late with work, payments, or schedule; Support a person, idea, or cause
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