Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
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get back [ɡet bæk] | return to a place or return something |
Other meanings
- recover possession of something
- retaliate or take revenge
- resume an activity after a break
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get back"
- I’ll get back home around 7.
- Did you get back your money?
- He got back at them for the prank.
- Let’s get back to work.
Features of Using "get back"
The meaning depends heavily on context; can refer to location, possession, revenge, or resuming something.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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