GET OFF (ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

get off (on)

verb

Definition of get off (on)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else

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People went through the admission and security checkpoints without issues, and the event’s early evening acts enjoyed mostly dry stages with light, intermittent rain.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Patel seemed to enjoy the process, even though many people did not answer their doors and most of those who did had not heard about the election at all.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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Terry Kay liked to tell the story of how he was coerced into writing his first novel by Pat Conroy, who told his literary agent Kay had written a brilliant manuscript.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
And yet, when CNN Sports asked to speak with people who bet on sports but don’t like prediction markets partnering with sports leagues, teams or athletes themselves, Allison was among the dozens of fans who reached out.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of like

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The theme of Season 2, Harjo says, is to figure out how to love yourself — and how that love will extend to everyone else in your life.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Always one for a picture-perfect moment of her family, Joan loved to put the kids in matching outfits while entertaining guests at home.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of love

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For the first three years of his NFL career, Bijan Robinson relished the connection, camaraderie and complement of backfield partner Tyler Allgeier.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Williams, the 6-foot-9 forward from Sierra Canyon High, is relishing the chance to play for his hometown team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of relish

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