go along — to go to a place or event
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to travel to or attend a place, event, or activity, often with other people or as part of a plan.
Say it like a native
Textbook I will also attend the event this evening.
Native I might go along too.
'Go along' is the casual 'come too'; 'attend' is formal.
Pattern: go along (to/with [place/event/person])
In use
- I decided to go along to the meeting even though I wasn't sure what it was about.daily life
- In my hometown, I often go along to local festivals with my friends because it's a great way to relax after exams.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I went along the party.
✓ I went along to the party.
You go along TO an event — don't drop 'to'.
Common collocations
go along (to)— to the party, with you, too, and see
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'go on' (to continue) or 'go with' (to match or accompany).