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get over

to recover from

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to recover from something unpleasant such as an illness or a strong emotion

2. (verb) to successfully deal with or manage a difficulty

3. (verb) to cross or move to the other side of something

Examples

• 1. It took her months to get over the breakup.
• 2. He found it hard to get over his shyness in social situations.
• 3. We had to get over the fence to reach the other field.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

follow up, get across, get by, give in, give up, go over