got by

VERB

manage, survive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cope get along get on prosper subsist thrive

WEAK

contrive do do well enough exist fare flourish make ends meet make out muddle through shift succeed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

Example Sentences

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But the Lakers got by the Rockets with LeBron James leading the way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Instead, she has got by doing occasional jobs.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The rate: $573 for two nights, including a $40 discount I got by booking through the IHG app.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

The Clippers got by the Warriors in overtime behind Harden scoring 12 of their 13 points in the extra five-minute period en route to 39 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

It was remarkable how little sleep I got by on.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel