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go along

/goʊ əˌlɔŋ/
/gəʊ əˈlɒŋ/
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Other forms: went along; going along; goes along; gone along

Definitions of go along
  1. verb
    pass by
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    types:
    fell, fly, vanish
    pass away rapidly
    type of:
    advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  2. verb
    cooperate or pretend to cooperate
    synonyms: play along
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    type of:
    collaborate, cooperate, get together, join forces
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  3. verb
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    synonyms: continue, go on, keep, proceed
    bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    continue
    continue after an interruption
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    types:
    hold
    remain in a certain state, position, or condition
    keep going, run on
    continue uninterrupted
    ride
    continue undisturbed and without interference
    type of:
    act, move
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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