Synonyms for

Gets

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

Definition

to receive or come to have something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

obtains acquires receives procures

Informal

grabs snags nabs scores

Literary

gleans secures

Antonyms

gives loses forfeits surrenders cedes relinquishes

Common collocations

  • gets along
  • gets by
  • gets up
  • gets out
  • gets over
  • gets back
  • gets through
  • gets away

Word family

noun getting
verb get

Usage note

The verb 'get' is extremely versatile and can have many meanings depending on context. Its informal nature means it is often overused in place of more precise verbs.

Example sentences

  1. He gets a new toy from his parents.
  2. She gets good grades in school.
  3. They get to go on a vacation next week.
  4. The cat gets fed every morning.
  5. The flowers get watered every day.

Quotes

  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
  • “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln
  • “Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson

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