get at

The phrase “get at” has 2 syllables: get at

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛt æt/

What is synonym and antonym for get at?

In the thesaurus, “get at” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for get at along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for get at

bribe
buy
corrupt
grease the hand of
grease the palm of
have
oil the hand of
oil the palm of
pay off
square

Meanings of get at

verb
1. To manage to gain access to.
2. To understand or ascertain by investigation.
3. To mean, signify.
4. To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.
5. To persuade by intimidation, to tamper with.
6. To contact someone.

Example Sentences

I don’t quite understand what you’re trying to get at.
It was hard to get at the truth with so many rumors going around.
The tools were stored on a high shelf and difficult to get at.
Can you explain what you’re really trying to get at with that question?
The cat tried to get at the treats hidden inside the box.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to get at, such as: bribe, buy, corrupt, grease the hand of, grease the palm of, have, oil the hand of.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.