go along

To agree with someone or accept and take part in their plan.

• I will go along with your plan.
• He went along with the others to avoid an argument.
• Why are you going along with such a risky scheme?

How to use it: go along with someone/something (I went along with her suggestion.)

Similar words: cooperate, agree, accept

Opposites: oppose, resist

Common phrases: go along with, go along willingly

To continue moving or doing something, often learning or changing things during the process.

• We learned as we went along.
• I will explain each step as we go along.
• She changes the story as she goes along.

How to use it: as someone goes along (You can learn the rules as you go along.)

Similar words: proceed, progress, continue

Opposites: stop

Common phrases: go along slowly, go along together

To move or travel following a road, path, or other route.

• Go along this path.
• We went along the coast by bus.
• Are you going along the river or through town?

How to use it: go along a route (Go along this road until you reach the school.)

Similar words: travel along, follow

Common phrases: go along something, go along roads