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 of get along

• cope
• do
• get by
• get on
• make out
• make ends meet
• manage

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

After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026

One side is concerned with taking control of the Democratic Party, while the other just wants everybody within it to get along. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Who gets along with whom in the British royal family seems to be a daily matter of conversation. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 June 2026

Our families get along so well, and having everyone together made the weekend feel even more fun, easy, and meaningful. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for get along

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong

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