get along with

Friendly

Word: Get along with

Definition: "Get along with" is a phrasal verb that means to have a good relationship with someone. When you get along with someone, it means you are friendly, you communicate well, and you enjoy each other's company.

Usage Instructions:

• Subject: Typically used with a person or a group of people.
• Object: Can be followed by a noun (like "my brother") or a pronoun (like "them").
• Tense: Can be used in different tenses (get along, got along, getting along).

Example:

• "I get along with my classmates." (Present simple)
• "They got along very well during the trip." (Past simple)
• "We are getting along better now." (Present continuous)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "get along with" in different contexts, such as in a workplace, family, or friendship settings.
• Consider using it with adjectives to describe the quality of the relationship, like "We get along really well" or "I don't get along with him at all."

Word Variants:

• Get along (verb) - the base form.
• Got along (verb) - the past form.
• Getting along (verb) - the present participle.

Different Meaning:

• "Get along" can also mean to manage or cope with a situation. For example, "I can get along without a car" means that you can manage fine without a car.

Synonyms:

• Get on with - This is often used interchangeably with "get along with."
• Have a good relationship with
• Be friendly with

Idioms:

• "Get on like house on fire" - This means to get along very well and quickly.
• "Hit it off" - This means to quickly become friends with someone.

Phrasal Verbs:

• Get by - This means to manage or survive, often used in a different context than relationships. For example, "I can get by on a small budget."

Summary:

"Get along with" is an important phrase to describe positive relationships. It is used in many everyday situations, and understanding it can help you express how you feel about your relationships with friends, family, or colleagues.

Academic

Verb

1. have smooth relations
   • My boss and I get along very well

Synonyms

• get on with
• get on
• get along