Get past Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈpæst

GET-past or GIT-past

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /pˈɑːst

get-PAHST

Definition

To move physically beyond something, or to recover from a difficulty or emotional hurt. It can also mean not being stopped by someone or something.

Usage & Nuances

Often informal. Common in both literal ('get past the door') and figurative ('get past a breakup') uses. Frequently paired with problems, obstacles, guards, memories, or emotions. Not the same as 'go past' which usually means only physical movement.

• Spanish: superar - pasar por delante de - dejar atrás
• Portuguese (BR): superar - passar por - deixar para trás
• Portuguese (PT): ultrapassar - passar por - deixar para trás
• Chinese (Simplified): 克服 - 经过 - 忘记
• Chinese (Traditional): 克服 - 經過 - 忘記
• Hindi: भूल जाना - पार करना - आगे बढ़ना
• Arabic: تجاوز - تخطّى - نسي
• Bengali: পেরোনো - পার হয়ে যাওয়া - কাটিয়ে ওঠা
• Russian: пройти мимо - пережить - справиться
• Japanese: 通り抜ける - 乗り越える
• Vietnamese: vượt qua - đi qua
• Korean: 지나가다 - 극복하다
• Turkish: geçmek - atlatmak
• Urdu: گزر جانا - سنبھل جانا
• Indonesian: melewati - mengatasi

Example Sentences

Can you get past this level in the game?

basic

I can't get past the locked door.

basic

It took her months to get past her fear of dogs.

basic

Let's try to get past what happened and move on.

natural

Nobody could get past the security guard.

natural

It's hard to get past those old memories, but I'm trying.

natural