Get over
phrasal verb
To recover from something or someone that has hurt, upset or shocked you.
It took him a year to get over his girlfriend.
Often appears as...
- get over a breakup
- get over a loss
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To overcome or deal with a problem or difficulty.
We need to get over this hurdle and move forward.
Often appears as...
- get over a problem
- get over difficulties
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To cross over something, such as a bridge, river, or barrier.
We must get over this river before darkness sets in.
Often appears as...
- get over a bridge
- get over a river
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To communicate or make something understood.
I tried to get my point over to the team, but they didn't understand.
Often appears as...
- get a point over
- get an idea over
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To recover from something or someone that has hurt, upset or shocked you.
It took him a year to get over his girlfriend.
Often appears as...
- get over a breakup
- get over a loss
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To overcome or deal with a problem or difficulty.
We need to get over this hurdle and move forward.
Often appears as...
- get over a problem
- get over difficulties
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To cross over something, such as a bridge, river, or barrier.
We must get over this river before darkness sets in.
Often appears as...
- get over a bridge
- get over a river
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To communicate or make something understood.
I tried to get my point over to the team, but they didn't understand.
Often appears as...
- get a point over
- get an idea over
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional context
Used to express the process of emotionally moving past an event or person.
She finally got over her fear of public speaking.
Pro Tip 2/2Healing takes time
Can imply a long, challenging process requiring patience and effort.
He's struggling to get over the sudden loss of his job.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional context
Used to express the process of emotionally moving past an event or person.
She finally got over her fear of public speaking.
Pro Tip 2/2Healing takes time
Can imply a long, challenging process requiring patience and effort.
He's struggling to get over the sudden loss of his job.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional context
Used to express the process of emotionally moving past an event or person.
She finally got over her fear of public speaking.
Pro Tip 2/2Healing takes time
Can imply a long, challenging process requiring patience and effort.
He's struggling to get over the sudden loss of his job.
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