get on

verb

got on; got on or gotten on; getting on; gets on
Synonyms of get onnext

intransitive verb

1
: get along
was getting on in years
got on well with the boss
get on with the game
2
: to gain knowledge or understanding
got on to the racket

transitive verb

1
: to produce an unfortunate effect on : upset
the noise got on my nerves
2
: to criticize insistently
the fans got on him for losing the game

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Examples of get on in a Sentence

despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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The couple's wedding has been the topic of conversation since Kelce got on one knee last year. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026 At the final whistle, Neymar got on his knees, lowered his head and wept before a teammate came to console him. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026 Spain finally got on the board after dominating possession and chances thus far. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Though his first attempt to reach her was unsuccessful, the mention got on Swift's radar, and the duo connected anyway, thanks in part to Taylor's mom. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get on

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of get on was in 1805

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get-of-sire
get on
get one's act together
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get on

verb
1
: get along sense 3
they got on well
2
: to start dealing with
I'll get on it right away
3
: to criticize (someone) repeatedly
4
: to grow old

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