get across
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle across
Meanings
Successfully communicate an idea
Why “across”? Meaning crosses the gap between minds and arrives clearly on the other side.
“He got the message across.”
“Maya got the warning across in one clear sentence.”
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Get across means successfully communicate an idea. Get together means meet socially.
Get across means successfully communicate an idea. Get over means recover from an illness or upset.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
get over
A contrast learners often mix up
Recover from an illness or upset; Overcome a difficulty; Cross to the other side of an obstacle; Manage to finish something difficult
get together
A contrast learners often mix up
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
come across
Same across pattern: clear message
Find or meet someone or something by chance; Give a particular impression to others
put across
Same across pattern: clear message
Communicate clearly
get about
Same base verb: get
Move around or travel in general
get ahead
Same base verb: get
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance
get along
Same base verb: get
Have a friendly relationship with someone; Manage in a particular situation
get around
Same base verb: get
Avoid a rule or difficulty; Travel or move about; (of news) become widely known; Find time to do something
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