GOT ON Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

got on

verb

past tense of get on

as in coped

to meet one's day-to-day needs despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in progressed

to move forward along a course find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of got on Alex Eala got on her way to making more history for the Philippines by reaching the third round in 2026, with two court assignments on Louis Armstrong Stadium, the second-biggest court. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 But the Buffaloes got on the scoreboard with a touchdown run by Micah Welch. — AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026 North Crowley’s defense held Aledo 83 total yards and negative 15 rushing yards in the first half, and got on the scoreboard with a 65 yard pick six from sophomore defensive back Braylen Cunningham. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 The Bulls got on the scoreboard straight after halftime, ending New Zealand's streak without conceding at 124 minutes. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 To help build that picture, Heinzerling and team got on court with Nadal, with camera operators dodging tennis balls and sliding and capturing moments of Nadal with his young son and wife at home. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Chicago got on the board in the first with a sacrifice fly by Michael Conforto that scored Busch. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The Rays got on the board in the fourth, then took the lead and added on. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Coleman and Powell both got on campus this winter, two of about 40 players to arrive a semester early. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got on

Verb

For one thing, millennials have coped with a lot of instability and uncertainty in their formative years.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Once out and about, moonwalkers coped with very fine, tiny particles composed of sharp, glassy material.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of coped

Verb

The Carlson-Vance partnership has generated more conservative blowback over the past few years as Carlson has progressed from skepticism of Israel into anti-Semitism, which Carlson denies.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
The discussions involved outfielder Jackson Merrill, among other prospects, but never progressed.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressed

Verb

Almirón got by Sporting Kansas City defender Moisés Mosquera with several stop-and-go moves before serving a precise pass to Tomás Jacob for a score in the 13th minute.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of got by

Verb

The children were all very close and everyone got along, with their parents remaining amicable even after having divorced, according to Mercer.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
But for the most part Cubs and Sox fans got along and treated each other with mutual respect.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of got along

Verb

In Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed marched in the Detroit Labor Day Parade and will attend other union and labor events throughout the day.

— Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The university's band, cheerleaders and spirit squads marched through the North Shore, drawing applause and photos from fans lining the streets.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of marched

Verb

Of that group, just one — last year’s Chicago Bears — managed to put behind the miserable start against its biggest rivals and reach the playoffs.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The binding agreement with Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock managed funds values Adani Airport Holdings at about $18 billion on a pre-money basis, according to the company statement.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026