Get over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ

GET-OH-ver

UK

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 de
• Portuguese (BR): superar - deixar para trás - recuperar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): ultrapassar - superar - recuperar-se de
• Chinese (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 مِن
• Bengali: উত্তীর্ণ হওয়া - কাটিয়ে ওঠা - মানিয়ে নেওয়া
• Russian: преодолеть - оправиться - забыть
• Japanese: 乗り越える - 立ち直る
• Vietnamese: vượt qua - hồi phục
• Korean: 극복하다 - 잊다
• Turkish: atlatmak - üstesinden gelmek
• Urdu: بھول جانا - سنبھل جانا - قابو پانا
• Indonesian: mengatasi - melupakan - pulih

Example Sentences

It took her months to get over her illness.

basic

He can't get over his disappointment.

basic

You will get over this problem soon.

basic

I just can't get over how beautiful this view is!

natural

It's hard to get over someone you loved.

natural

Come on, it's just a game—get over it!

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