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

gets off (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of get off (on)

as in enjoys

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

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In his free time, Zaiden also enjoys video games and playing games.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Ordinarily, the United States enjoys a substantial diesel surplus and is the world’s largest diesel exporter.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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In the small-cap space, Piper Sandler's Tenthoff likes Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a pioneer in protein degradation that selectively destroys disease-causing proteins.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

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My mother savors her espresso slowly.

— Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.

— Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026

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