phrasal verb · neutral
get along (with)
UK/ɡet əˈlɒŋ/US/ɡet əˈlɔːŋ/get a·LONG
have a friendly relationship with someone
Examples
“I didn't expect to like my new classmates, but we actually get along really well.”
“She gets along with her coworkers despite their different backgrounds.”
“It's easier to work in a team if everyone gets along.”
Band 8 sentence
“Despite occasional disagreements, my flatmates and I get along very well, which makes living together a lot less stressful.”
Collocations
- get along with someone
- get along well
- not get along with
Word family
Common mistakes
I get along my classmates.→I get along with my classmates.
We are getting along well since childhood.→We have gotten/got along well since childhood.
Say it for a higher band
5like→6get on with→7+get along (with)
Synonyms
get on (with)
Easily confused
get together
“Let's get together this weekend to revise for the exam.”
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