Definition of Get by

1. Verb. Come to terms with. "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"


2. Verb. Pass or move in front of. "Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race"
Generic synonyms: Overhaul, Overtake, Pass

3. Verb. Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action. "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities"
Exact synonyms: Escape, Get Away, Get Off, Get Out
Specialized synonyms: Evade
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Derivative terms: Escape

Definition of Get by

1. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Get By

get at
get away
get away with
get away with murder
get back
get back at
get back on the horse that bucked one
get back to
get behind
get bent
get bent out of shape
get better
get blood from a stone
get blood out of a stone
get by (current term)
get carried away
get changed
get cold feet
get cracking
get down
get down to business
get down with
get dressed
get drunk
get even
get fresh

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