1 B1 neutral
To accept or agree with a plan, idea, or suggestion, often without full enthusiasm.
"I didn't love the idea, but I went along with it to keep the peace."
inseparable
go along with
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To accept or agree with someone's plan, idea, or decision, sometimes without full conviction.
In plain English
To say yes to someone's idea and cooperate with them, even if you're not 100% sure about it.
What does "go along with" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
To cooperate or comply with a person or their wishes.
"The new employee went along with her manager's unconventional methods without complaint."
inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral
To accept something as true or valid, even if sceptical (e.g. a story or excuse).
"The officer didn't believe his alibi, but went along with it while the investigation continued."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To travel along with someone — the meaning of cooperation/agreement is an extension.
Actually means
To say yes to someone's idea and cooperate with them, even if you're not 100% sure about it.
Usage tip
Very common in everyday English. Often implies passive agreement rather than enthusiastic endorsement. 'I'll just go along with it' suggests reluctant cooperation. Used in social, political, and business contexts.
Words that pair with "go along with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan idea decision story joke proposal
How to conjugate "go along with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
go along with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes along with
he/she/it
Past simple
went along with
yesterday
Past participle
gone along with
have + pp
-ing form
going along with
continuous
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