Synonyms of get by

Verb


1. cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage, act, move

usage: come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

2. get by, pass, overtake, overhaul

usage: pass or move in front of; "Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race"

3. get off, get away, get by, get out, escape, avoid

usage: escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities"

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