ace |
to get a grade of A on or in. [1/7 definitions] |
antepenult |
the third from last syllable in a word, such as "get" in "forgetfulness". |
apostrophe1 |
this mark used in some plurals, esp. in letters and figures, as in "I get your n's and r's confused". [1/3 definitions] |
arise |
to get up, as from sitting or sleep. [1/4 definitions] |
base hit |
in baseball, a hit that allows the batter to get on base safely, without an error or force-out being made. |
bedpan |
a shallow pan for use as a toilet by one who cannot get out of bed. |
best |
to get the better of; defeat. [1/11 definitions] |
bloop |
to get (a hit) in this way. [1/2 definitions] |
brass tacks |
(informal) the essential facts or issues; basics (usu. prec. by "get down to"). |
bring in |
to use or get assistance from (a person or group with specialized skills). [1/5 definitions] |
cadre |
a group of trained people who can get new projects and organizations started. [1/2 definitions] |
catch |
to get aboard, as a bus or train. [1/18 definitions] |
catch someone's eye |
to get the attention of someone. |
check |
to look at something in order to get some specific information about the state of something. [1/19 definitions] |
clear away |
to get away; escape. |
clear off |
to get away; escape. |
climb in |
to step upward and get into (a vehicle). |
corral |
(informal) to get in one's possession; gather; capture. [1/4 definitions] |
counting number |
the number one and any number obtained by successively adding one to get the next number. |
cozy |
(informal) to try to get on good terms with someone (usu. fol. by "up"). [1/5 definitions] |
crank up |
(informal) to get prepared or begin. [1/2 definitions] |