get over

/ɡɛt ˈəʊvə/

/ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ/

to get over

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: get]

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

antonyms : get worse

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

synonyms : cover

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

to reach a state of acceptance or adjustment to something that was initially surprising or unexpected

to convey or communicate a message, idea, or emotion effectively

to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end

get on top of; deal with successfully

synonyms : master

Examples

1. In our lectures we need to get over the importance of online safety.

2. Still can't get over the idea that someone thought bullying real life children was an acceptable thing to do.

3. He reminded himself that he that stays in the valley will not get over the hill, and enrolled in advanced classes.

4. I can’t get over how well you look.