get on

/ɡɛt ˈɒn/

/ɡɛt ˈɑːn/

[verb]

to get on

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: get]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

synonyms : board

antonyms : get off

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

synonyms : get along

get along with

get on with

to have or approach old age

synonyms : age

maturate

mature

senesce

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

synonyms : advance

antonyms : regress

appear in a show, on T.V. or radio

synonyms : be on

get up on the back of

synonyms : bestride

antonyms : hop out

grow late or (of time) elapse

to continue with a task or project

to reach great success, particularly in one's career or life

to begin an action, task, or journey

Examples

1. she gets on the stick very quickly.

2. It really gets on my nerves.

3. She often gets on her soapbox about environmental issues.

4. They got on bad terms after an argument.

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