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get along
1. v. (intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by with) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
I wish the kids would get along better.
She never did get along with her brother.
2. v. To survive; to do well enough.
She didn’t have a lot of money, but she had enough to get along.
Analysis
get		©
1. v. (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.
Lance is going to get Mary a ring.
2. v. To receive.
I got a computer from my parents for my birthday.
along		©
1. prep. By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
2. prep. In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
3. adv. In company; together.
John played the piano and everyone sang along.
4. adv. Onward, forward, with progressive action.

Example Sentences

Do you think they'll get along?  Well, do you think you'd get along with me?  I get along splendidly with my inner world, and that's enough.  They wouldn't be able to get along without me because of all my experience and my leadership ability.  Get along nicely, little doggies.

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