GOT OFF (ON) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

got off (on)

verb

past tense of get off (on)

as in enjoyed

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

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The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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At his most threatening when brimming with confidence and direct in his attacking, Garnacho is the type of wide forward Emery has historically loved.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
But before the swirl of attention, there was a frantic search for a teen known in the community as an outgoing, charming athlete with infectiously positive energy who loved making people smile.

— Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Definition of loved

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As portal season approached this year, Iowa considered all options and liked the progress of its younger prospects.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
His critics liked to point out that the team’s weaknesses were partly his own doing, a consequence of his demands.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of liked

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If the diary entries are any indication, Fauci, in the midst of the pandemic, also savored his own press coverage and lionization.

— Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
One TikToker refused to give up her parking spot and instead savored her food-court hot dog to get back at a cranky driver who honked at her.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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