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get back

get back

 
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get
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to return, esp. to return home.
There was so much traffic that we didn't get back till after seven o'clock.She's out of the office right now, but I can give her the message when she gets back.
definition 2: to move backwards or away from something.
The police officer told the crowd to get back.
definition 3: to obtain something that one has lost; regain.
He grabbed the ball from her, but she got it back.It took her month to get back her strength after the accident.
definition 4: to receive in return for what one has given.
I work so hard for this company and I get so little back.