Meaning of the word "get over" in English

What does "get over" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get over

US /ɡet ˈoʊ.vər/

UK /ɡet ˈoʊ.vər/

to recover from an illness, a difficult experience, or a shock

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It took her a long time to get over the flu.

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He still hasn't gotten over the death of his dog.

Synonym:

to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty

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We need to get over this obstacle to move forward.

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It's time to get over your fear of public speaking.

Synonym:

overcome conquer surmount master deal with

to communicate or explain something successfully to someone

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I tried to explain, but I couldn't get the idea over to them.

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Her message didn't really get over to the audience.

Synonym:

convey communicate explain make clear put across

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