get through

verb

got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through

intransitive verb

1

: to reach a destination

2

: to gain approval or a desired outcome

3

a

: to become clear or understood

our warnings finally got through to him

b

: to complete a communications connection

transitive verb

: to reach the end of : complete

got through the ordeal unhurt

Synonyms of get through

• arrive
• come
• get in
• appear

Examples of get through in a Sentence

we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall

Recent Examples on the Web

People magazine reported that Meghan was trying to reach her father, but her calls and emails weren’t getting through. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025

The leggings are also made with bands near the ankles to prevent any drafts from getting through the leggings. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025

In the midst of her struggle to get through the ups and downs of IVF, Elliott discovered the power of community, especially a virtual one. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025

Jacobs somehow got through all of them and raced 21 yards before Kevin Byard finally brought him down. —CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for get through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou