Synonyms of get on

Verb


1. get along with, get on with, get on, get along, relate

usage: have smooth relations; "My boss and I get along very well"

2. board, get on, enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into

usage: get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

3. hop on, mount, mount up, get on, jump on, climb on, bestride, move

usage: get up on the back of; "mount a horse"

4. get on, approach, come near

usage: grow late or (of time) elapse; "It is getting on midnight--let's all go to bed!"

5. get on, be on, air

usage: appear in a show, on T.V. or radio; "The news won't be on tonight"

6. progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up, develop

usage: develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"

7. senesce, age, get on, mature, maturate, develop

usage: grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"

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