get along
verb
Simple meaning
To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
gehtuhlawngSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɛtəˈlɔŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
intransitiveidiomaticoften followed by with
To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
intransitiveidiomatic
To survive; to do well enough.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
Used this way, get along is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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