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get along

get along

Meaning of get along

to have a good relationship

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British English/tə ˈɡet əˈlɒŋ/
American English/tə ˈɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
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get along belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

get alongsich verstehen
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder

get along synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between get along / be friends (with) / be on good terms with / have a good relationship with / hit it off / have rapport with

B
🇬🇧English
be friends (with)

Specifically indicates a friendship rather than just general good relations.

B1Often

He's friends with most people in the office.

B
🇬🇧English
be on good terms with

Emphasizes amicable, non-hostile relations; can be slightly more formal than 'get along'.

B2Often

I'm on good terms with my former manager.

H
🇬🇧English
have a good relationship with

A neutral, slightly more formal phrase meaning an overall positive relationship.

B2Often

She has a good relationship with her neighbors.

H
🇬🇧English
hit it off

Implies an immediate, strong rapport or chemistry when people meet.

B1Often

They met at the conference and really hit it off.

H
🇬🇧English
have rapport with

Emphasizes mutual understanding and harmonious interaction; somewhat formal and used in contexts like therapy, teaching, sales.

B2Rarely

The trainer quickly built rapport with the new employees.

🇬🇧English

Means to have the same opinion or decision; doesn't necessarily imply a friendly relationship.

B1Very Often

We don't always agree on politics, but we get along fine.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on being accepted by a group or blending into a social environment.

B2Often

She found it hard to fit in at the new school.

B
🇬🇧English
be compatible with

Suggests compatibility of personality, values, or needs rather than simply getting along.

B2Often

They're compatible colleagues who work well together.

S
🇬🇧English
see eye to eye

Means to agree with someone on a matter; focuses on shared opinions rather than general relationship quality.

B2Often

They don't always see eye to eye, but they get along professionally.

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get along means get along. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce get along

/tə ˈɡet əˈlɒŋ/

get along translation

get along

get along transcription

/tə ˈɡet əˈlɒŋ/, /tə ˈɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

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get along meaning: what does it mean?

to have a good relationship

get along pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

get along is pronounced as /tə ˈɡet əˈlɒŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is get along part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

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Is get along part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?

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