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get on

VERB
mount
Synonyms
WEAK
ascend board climb embark enplane entrain go up scale
Antonyms
WEAK
disagree dismount disrobe get off unclothe
VERB
cope, progress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
do get along
WEAK
advance do well enough fare get by make out manage muddle through prosper shift succeed
Antonyms
WEAK
disagree dismount disrobe get off unclothe
VERB
be compatible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get along
WEAK
agree be friendly concur harmonize hit it off
Antonyms
WEAK
disagree dismount disrobe get off unclothe
VERB
put clothing on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
wear
WEAK
assume attire don draw on dress slip into throw on
Antonyms
WEAK
disagree dismount disrobe get off unclothe

Example Sentences

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Life felt fairly normal, but then they would call me and be like, “Hey, we need to get on a plane tonight to be on ‘TRL.’ tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Georgia, 16, is taking GCSEs and was also unable to get on with coursework due to the problems signing in online.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

So when groups get on the green the gimme is a way to get back on pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

That led to an angry reaction from the world champion, who gestured for the Dutchman to get on with it.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“You know I can’t get on a boat,” I said to Sookie.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen