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

• 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

Both sectors can get along just fine while still sporting their own colors, just as long as no one arrives outrageously themed to spur a reaction. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025

Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got along splendidly on the set of Black Swan — despite director Darren Aronofsky's best efforts. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025

Andrew doesn’t really get along with his nephews, Prince William and Prince Harry. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2025

When Monroe, 46, asked if all of the mothers get along, Cannon laughed. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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