Get over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
GET-OH-ver
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
get-OH-vuh
Definition
To recover from something difficult, such as an illness, loss, or emotional pain. It can also mean to stop being upset about something or to accept a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Very commonly used in informal and casual speech. Often used for emotional or mental recovery: 'get over a breakup', 'get over a cold'. Can also gently tell others to stop dwelling on something: 'Just get over it!' Not used for physical obstacles (use 'get across', 'get past').
Spanish: superar - recuperarse dePortuguese (BR): superar - deixar para trás - recuperar-se dePortuguese (PT): ultrapassar - superar - recuperar-se deChinese (Simplified): 克服 - 走出 (情感上的低谷)Chinese (Traditional): 克服 - 走出 (情感上的低谷)Hindi: उबरना - भूलना (भावनात्मक चोट)Arabic: يتجاوز - يَتَخَطَّى - يَتَعافى مِنBengali: উত্তীর্ণ হওয়া - কাটিয়ে ওঠা - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: преодолеть - оправиться - забытьJapanese: 乗り越える - 立ち直るVietnamese: vượt qua - hồi phụcKorean: 극복하다 - 잊다Turkish: atlatmak - üstesinden gelmekUrdu: بھول جانا - سنبھل جانا - قابو پاناIndonesian: mengatasi - melupakan - pulih
Example Sentences
It took her months to get over her illness.
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He can't get over his disappointment.
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You will get over this problem soon.
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I just can't get over how beautiful this view is!
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It's hard to get over someone you loved.
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Come on, it's just a game—get over it!
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