Synonyms of got off

got off

verb

past tense of get off

1

as in departed

to leave a place often for another

told him to get off for home before it got dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departed
• exited
• moved
• got
• went
• pulled out
• went off
• stepped (along)
• walked out
• pushed off
• ran along
• dug out
• peeled off
• cut out
• pushed on
• started
• packed (up or off)
• escaped
• took off
• evacuated
• shoved (off)
• fled
• cleared off
• bailed out
• cleared out
• buzzed (off)
• quit
• parted
• beat it
• sallied (forth)
• buggered off
• flew
• bailed
• hit the road
• set out
• took a powder
• took a hike
• bugged out
• pulled stakes
• retired
• bugged off
• got out
• booked
• withdrew
• went out
• struck out
• ran away
• retreated
• emigrated
• piked (out or off)
• scarpered
• stepped out
• skipped
• vamoosed
• removed
• abandoned
• lit
• deserted
• mizzled
• absconded
• decamped
• vacated
• forsook
• scrammed
• scatted
• adjourned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came
• arrived
• turned up
• showed up
• remained
• stayed
• settled
• lodged
• closed
• approached
• reached
• hit
• dwelled
• landed
• abided
• tarried
• neared

2

as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• began
• commenced
• started
• fell (to)
• got to
• set about
• opened
• entered (into or upon)
• launched
• struck (into)
• embarked (on or upon)
• got going
• led off
• kicked off
• created
• initiated
• generated
• adopted
• organized
• originated
• established
• invented
• took on
• took up
• founded
• inaugurated
• got around (to)
• instituted
• set up
• got down (to)
• spawned
• pioneered
• got round (to)
• innovated
• embraced
• fathered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finished
• ended
• laid off
• concluded
• terminated
• stopped
• ceased
• completed
• discontinued
• left
• halted
• closed
• quit
• knocked off
• abandoned
• destroyed
• desisted
• abolished
• extinguished
• phased out
• demolished
• forsook
• exterminated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of got off

The film got off to a slow box office start amid marketing challenges, but word of mouth drew crowds for weeks to come, as Arthur became the year’s fourth-highest-grossing title. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

From the 12-yard line, Williams got off the line of scrimmage with ease, showing his ability to release quickly. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami's new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins lost 20-7 to the Washington Commanders Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Paige Bueckers got off to a hot start in the game’s first half. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026

But the recent spin-out from Honeywell Technologies got off to a rough start as a separate company. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Vernon, a former University of Miami standout the Dolphins selected in the third round of the 2012 draft, got off to a slow start, but eventually blossomed into a Pro Bowl talent. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Paoletti and the people inside the Hyundai then got into a verbal altercation before Paoletti got off his bike and reached into a saddlebag, police said. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Only 101 first-time funds got off the ground in 2025, the fewest in 14 years. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026