Synonyms of get
-
as in to learn 
-
as in to catch
-
as in to produce
-
as in to convince
-
as in to find
-
as in to annoy
-
as in to become
-
as in to earn
-
as in to know
-
as in to grab
-
as in to move
-
as in to overcome
-
as in to contact
-
as in to assassinate
-
as in to confuse
-
as in offspring
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
-
Related Articles
1
as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to catch
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
don't cough on me—I don't want to get your cold
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
8
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the defense tackled the running back and got the ball
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
as in to move
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
12
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
13
as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
I've been trying all day, but I can't get either of them in order to ask the question
Synonyms & Similar Words
14
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
"I'll get you if you talk to the cops," the loan shark warned
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
15
as in to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of get
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That would ensure one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter falls to the Patriots, which would be a massive get for a team that lacks game-breaking talent.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get
Verb
Join us at Billboard Women in Music 2025 — get your tickets here.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Osasuna of course won the last meeting between the two teams 4-2 in September, and Vicente Moreno pointed out that two difference makers in Raphinha and Lamine were absent from the get go in El Sadar.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That would ensure one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter falls to the Patriots, which would be a massive get for a team that lacks game-breaking talent.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
Verb
-
Read Next: These Renegade Hunters Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs But the most valuable part of the class is learning to make good decisions in the mountains.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
-
That’s a pretty big revelation, and one that Mark is not happy to learn.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Some of the cars involved in the crash had caught fire and authorities are having trouble identifying them.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The show was produced with roughly $20 million, which for a six-part series financed without a streamer, is considered a very large budget by Europe’s standards.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Those attempts, in turn, produced more points than their opponents.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
-
And there’s no good way to convince a starter — especially one like Vandersloot, a five-time All-Star with multiple WNBA assists records — that moving to the bench is the best path forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The prior-generation Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive, the Long-Range All-Wheel Drive, and Performance All-Wheel Drive are only found on the inventory page now – where they are being heavily discounted in some cases.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Many focused on the birdies and course-tying score, but leave it up to golf stat guru Justin Ray to find another impressive stat to pile onto Thomas' performance.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
With Connecticut facing the possibility of exceeding the cap by $61 million, Lamont is reining in spending, annoying some liberal Democrats who note that the state is simultaneously looking at a budget surplus.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Also keeping with that theme are tons of Marvel references to the point that Mara (who starred in 2015’s Fantastic Four) was likely getting annoyed.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Decisions take the form of checklists during avalanche safety course work, but eventually the questions you’re trained to ask become second nature.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
-
While face oils are safe for daily use, Dr. Malik advises not to let your skin become overly reliant on them.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
That film, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro, earned $21 million worldwide (not adjusted for inflation) against a $6 million budget.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share