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

During a recent appearance on Bobby Bones’ BobbyCast podcast, Stamos admitted he and Saget didn’t initially get along when they were cast as brothers-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and Danny Tanner on Full House in 1987. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

As much as this episode is about Lindsay, the Rebecca Lobo of In the City (real Connecticutians know), the last fight belongs to none other than Kymanda, who are trying to get along in their twin beds and matching tiny bathrobes. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026

McGonigle, DeBarberie said, was the type of kid who got along with all sorts of crowds. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Most parents relish the thought of having an easygoing child—one who appears agreeable, adaptable, and easy to get along with. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 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