Definition of Get along

1. Verb. Proceed or get along. "He's come a long way"

Exact synonyms: Come, Do, Fare, Make Out
Generic synonyms: Go, Proceed

2. Verb. Have smooth relations. "My boss and I get along very well"
Exact synonyms: Get Along With, Get On, Get On With
Generic synonyms: Relate

3. Verb. Develop in a positive way. "Plans are shaping up"
Exact synonyms: Advance, Come Along, Come On, Get On, Progress, Shape Up
Specialized synonyms: Climb, Leapfrog
Generic synonyms: Develop
Derivative terms: Advance, Advance, Progress
Antonyms: Regress

Definition of Get along

1. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic often followed by (term with)) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To survive; to do well enough. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Get Along

get a rise
get a rise from
get a rise out of
get a room
get a whiff
get a wiggle on
get a word in edgeways
get a word in edgewise
get a wriggle on
get about
get across
get after
get ahead
get ahead of oneself
get along (current term)
get along with
get around
get around to
get at
get away
get away with
get away with murder
get back
get back at
get back on the horse that bucked one
get back to
get behind
get bent
get bent out of shape

Literary usage of Get along

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Rural Rides in the Counties of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hants, Berks, Oxford by William Cobbett (1908)
"... however, that I shall not be able to manage this; for I must get along ; beginning to feel devilishly home-sick since I have left Newcastle. ..."

2. The Popular Science Monthly (1894)
"It has been proved that first-year pupils can get along without the second line from the ... get along ..."

3. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1892)
"But 't was always, get along wid your blarney, There 's a rogue in the ... get along wid your blarney, There 's a rogue in the breast o' your coat. ..."

4. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow (2006)
"I know we're going to get along great. I'll call your landlord right away and you call me once Krishna's up, and I'll see you tomorrow at ten AM to start ..."

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