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Can I use "go along with" instead of "go with" here? What's the difference of these two?

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Rebecca

"Go with" is more suitable to use here than "go along with" because "go with" in this context means "match". "Go along with" generally refers to accompanying someone, or agreeing to participate in an idea or plan. Ex: Does this shirt go with these shoes? I want to wear them together. Ex: My sister is going along with me on a trip. Ex: I went along with my friend's plan because I felt like I didn't have another choice.

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