go along — 2 meanings

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phrasal verb2 meanings

go along

go to a place or event agree passively

Meaning 1 · most common

go to a place or event

go along to/with [place/event/person)

to travel to or attend a place, event, or activity, often with other people or as part of a plan.

How oftenCommon

LevelB1

Used inMostly spoken

Examples

I decided to go along to the meeting even though I wasn't sure what it was about.

A: Are you going to the concert tonight?
B: Yeah, I think I'll go along with Sarah and Tom.

Common mistake

Not: I went along the party.

Say: I went along to the party.

You go along TO an event — don't drop 'to'.

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Another example

In my hometown, I often go along to local festivals with my friends because it's a great way to relax after exams.

Tell it apart

Do you fancy going along to the gig?

attending

I'll go along with that.

agreeing

Goes with

go along (to)

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Meaning 2

agree passively

go along with sth/sb

to agree with or accept something, especially an idea or plan, without showing strong enthusiasm or because it is easier than objecting.

How oftenNow and then

LevelC1

Used inMostly spoken

Examples

Although she didn't fully agree with the proposal, she decided to go along with it for the sake of team unity.

A: Do you really think this is the best approach?
B: Not really, but I'll go along with it if everyone else is on board.

Common mistake

Not: I went along his plan.

Say: I went along with his plan.

To agree passively you need 'go along WITH something'.

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Another example

In group projects, some members may simply go along with the majority opinion rather than voicing their own concerns.

Tell it apart

I went along with the decision.

agreed, but only passively

I went along to the meeting.

physically attended

Goes with

go along with

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