Synonyms for

Get

Verb / get / / gɪt / Another word for get — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to obtain or receive something; to arrive at or reach a place

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

obtain acquire receive procure

Informal

grab score nab snag

Literary

procure glean attain

Antonyms

lose give surrender forfeit relinquish yield

Common collocations

  • get a job
  • get married
  • get started
  • get back
  • get along
  • get over
  • get rid of
  • get to know

Word family

noun getting
verb get
adjective gettable

Usage note

"Get" is an extremely versatile verb with many meanings. Its informal nature means it's often avoided in formal writing in favor of more specific verbs like "obtain" or "receive."

Example sentences

  1. I need to get my backpack from my locker.
  2. Can you help me get a glass of water?
  3. I want to get good grades in school.
  4. We need to get to the store before it closes.
  5. Let's get some ice cream after dinner.

Quotes

  • If you want to get ahead, get a hat. - Josephine Baker
  • You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. - Dr. Seuss
  • When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. - Harriet Beecher Stowe

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