Synonyms for Get by
Top synonyms for “get by”: contend, cope, deal, escape, get away, get off, get out, grapple, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action“She gets away with murder!”
- (verb)pass or move in front of“Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race”
- (verb)succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "get by"?
Common synonyms for "get by" include contend, cope, deal, escape, get away, get off. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "get by" mean?
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action Example: "She gets away with murder!"
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