English words starting with get

Meanings of Get a word in edgewise:

phrase

Contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause.

Usage examples:

I didn't get a word in edgewise for an hour

idiom

To have an opportunity to speak

Usage examples:

Brad talked so much that nobody could get a word in edgewise.

Meanings of Get about:

phrasal verb

Move around; move from place to place

Meanings of Get above:

idiom

To act as though you are more important than you really are

Usage examples:

My father advised me to work hard, treat others with respect and never get above myself., anyone su…

Meanings of Get across:

phrasal verb

Travel across or pass over

Meanings of Get across to:

phrasal verb

To communicate an idea or message successfully

Usage examples:

I hoped to get across the idea that a community is more than just a bunch of people living in one p…

Meanings of Get ahead:

phrasal verb

Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

Meanings of Get ahead of:

idiom

To do something too early, or before you are ready or prepared

Usage examples:

That last game suggests that we have been getting ahead of ourselves in praising the team's progres…

Meanings of Get along:

idiom

Have a smooth or friendly relationship

phrasal verb

Have a harmonious or friendly relationship.

Usage examples:

They seem to get along pretty well

Meanings of Get along with:

phrasal verb

Have smooth relations

Meanings of Get around:

phrasal verb

Move around; move from place to place

Meanings of Get around to:

phrasal verb

Do something despite obstacles such as lack of time

Meanings of Get away from:

idiom

To go somewhere, usually on holiday, where you can completely relax and forget your responsibilities or problems

Usage examples:

People go fishing to get away from it all., we've decided to go hiking in the mountains to get away…

Meanings of Get away!:

phrasal verb

Run away from confinement

Meanings of Get away!:

phrasal verb

Escape.

Usage examples:

Stevie was caught, but the rest of us got away

Meanings of Get back:

phrasal verb

Recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost

Meanings of Get back at:

phrasal verb

Take revenge on someone.

Usage examples:

I wanted to get back at them for what they did

Meanings of Get behind:

phrasal verb

To lag or linger behind

Meanings of Get behind with:

preposition

In or to the back (of)

Usage examples:

The sun came out from behind the clouds., he opened the door and went in, pulling it shut behind hi…

adverb

To be late in paying a regular amount of money or in completing work

Usage examples:

They offer advice to people who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments., he lost his job and…

Meanings of Get bent out of shape:

idiom

To become very angry or upset

Usage examples:

I'm not getting bent out of shape because people don't respect my opinion. i'm used to that.

Meanings of Get by:

phrasal verb

Pass or move in front of

Meanings of Get down:

phrasal verb

Lower (one's body) as by kneeling

Meanings of Get even:

phrase

Take revenge or even out a score

idiom

To punish someone who has done something bad to you by doing something equally bad to that person

Usage examples:

After she insulted me, all i thought about was how i could get even with her.

Meanings of Get going:

phrase

Begin or set in motion

Meanings of Get hang:

phrase

To learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple

Usage examples:

Get the hang of it "i've never used this program before." "don't worry - you'll soon get the hang o…

Meanings of Get hold of:

idiom

Get into one's hands, take physically

phrase

Grasp physically.

Usage examples:

She snatched up the nearest thing that her hand could get hold of.