Get Along (Verb)
Meaning 1
Develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company's profits are starting to get along as predicted after the economic downturn.
- Their efforts to get along and boost sales are now paying dividends.
- The discussion was heated at first, but after an hour of negotiation, things started to get along more smoothly.
- She put her skills to use to help her business get along, leading to it blossoming over time.
- After some setbacks in the beginning, our plans to start a community garden finally seem to be getting along.
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Meaning 2
Have smooth relations; "My boss and I get along very well".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- My parents and I have always gotten along well despite our differing opinions.
- We get along famously, and people often comment on our strong chemistry.
- She and her sister get along well, and they share many common interests.
- My coworker and I normally get along just fine, but we disagreed on this project.
- He and his brother didn't get along very well when they were younger.