GET DOWN Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

get down

verb

Definition of get down

as in to descend

to come down from something (as a vehicle) I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat

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as in to weigh down

to make sad it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him

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as in to sip

to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down

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Recent Examples of get down Dressed in an ivory sweater, aviator sunglasses, and skintight biker shorts, Lopez got down with a group of backup dancers in the clip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026 In one especially surreal moment, Kuznetsov got down on one knee and appeared to propose to Nikolau. — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Kuznetsov then appeared to pull an engagement ring out of a backpack, get down on one knee and propose to Nikolau. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 The couple was on top of the building for about 30 minutes, where Beerkus got down on one knee and popped the question to Nikolau. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down

Verb

Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for eight in-person matches and watch parties.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of descend

Verb

The figure was weighed down by currency headwinds, which left a 200 million Swiss francs dent, and the production segment, as Swatch chose to keep factories and jobs intact rather than cut hours.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
They are easily weighed down, especially after a rain, ending up on the ground.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Definition of weigh down

Verb

One death especially, that of his young cousin Sinon (Elliot Page), troubles him most of all.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Reaction to Vatican excommunication De Piante said a handful of families skipped the first Sunday mass after the Vatican’s declaration because they were troubled by the news.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of trouble

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Chewing involves biting or gnawing without necessarily swallowing.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Among our favorites are Quince’s airy linen midiskirt (available in petite sizes) and Abercrombie & Fitch’s high-rise cotton midi, which has a flowy silhouette that feels light without swallowing a shorter frame.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2026

Definition of swallow

Verb

Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.

— Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
However, a handful of the rocket’s 33 Raptor engines failed to light at the vehicle’s ignition, and therefore the launch attempt was aborted automatically.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of light

Verb

In addition, the way graduation rates are reported across BIE schools was changed to address flawed data collection that previously depressed the numbers.

— Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The Swiss victory over Colombia in Tuesday’s knockout match seemed to depress the market further.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026