Phrasal verb
get along with
Definition
phrasal verb. to have a friendly and peaceful relationship with someone.
phrasal verb. to maintain a harmonious social relationship with another person; often implies a lack of conflict over a sustained period.
Examples
“I get along with my new roommate very well.”
“It is important that you get along with your colleagues if you want a productive office environment.”
“Despite their vastly different political leanings, the two neighbors managed to get along with each other through a shared passion for gardening.”
Examples
simple
“I get along with my new roommate very well.”
contextual
“It is important that you get along with your colleagues if you want a productive office environment.”
complex
“Despite their vastly different political leanings, the two neighbors managed to get along with each other through a shared passion for gardening.”
Usage
requires an object, usually a person or a group of people.
Teaching tip
note that 'get along' can stand alone if the context is clear, but 'with' is required when the person is mentioned; compare with the British 'get on with'.
Pitfall
I get along my brother.
I get along with my brother.
the preposition 'with' is necessary to connect the verb phrase to the person.
Phrasal verb
Particles
along with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + along + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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