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get down

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

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛt daʊn/

What is synonym and antonym for get down?

In the thesaurus, “get down” has 69 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for get down along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for get down

  • afflict
  • agitate
  • ail
  • alight
  • bolt
  • bother
  • burden
  • chew
  • concern
  • consume
  • dash
  • daunt
  • deject
  • demoralize
  • deplane
  • depress
  • descend
  • detrain
  • devour
  • discomfort
  • discompose
  • discourage
  • disembark
  • dishearten
  • dismay
  • dismount
  • dispatch
  • dispirit
  • disquiet
  • distress
  • disturb
  • down
  • drink
  • eat
  • exercise
  • finish
  • gorge
  • gulp
  • guzzle
  • imbibe
  • ingest
  • ingurgitate
  • knock back
  • lap
  • lick
  • light
  • munch
  • oppress
  • perturb
  • polish off
  • put away
  • ruminate
  • sadden
  • scarf
  • scoff
  • sip
  • sup
  • swallow
  • torment
  • torture
  • trouble
  • undo
  • unhinge
  • unnerve
  • unsettle
  • upset
  • weigh down
  • wolf
  • worry

Antonyms for get down

  • animate
  • assure
  • board
  • boost
  • brighten
  • buoy
  • comfort
  • console
  • delight
  • elate
  • elevate
  • embark
  • emplane
  • encourage
  • enliven
  • enplane
  • entrain
  • excite
  • exhilarate
  • get in
  • gladden
  • gratify
  • hearten
  • inspire
  • invigorate
  • lift
  • lighten
  • mount
  • please
  • reassure
  • rejoice
  • solace
  • soothe
  • stimulate
  • uplift

Meanings of get down

  • verb
    1. To bring or come down; to descend; to cause to bring or come down.
    2. To concentrate; attend.
    3. To depress; discourage; fatigue.
    4. To swallow (something).
    5. To relax and enjoy oneself completely; be uninhibited in one's enjoyment.
    6. To duck or take cover, usually to avoid harm. Commonly used as a caution or warning in the imperative.
    7. To dance, particularly without inhibition or restraint, or in a sexually suggestive manner.
    8. To party.
    9. To have sex.
    10. (of a child) To leave the table after dining.
    11. To record in writing.
    12. To criticise.

Example Sentences

  • The coach told everyone to get down and stretch before starting.
  • During the storm, we had to get down to stay safe.
  • Sometimes it helps to get down to a child’s level when talking.
  • Let’s get down to business and finish this project.
  • The crowd began to get down and dance when the music started.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to get down, such as: afflict, agitate, ail, alight, animate, assure, board.

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

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  • afflict
  • agitate
  • ail
  • bother
  • bring one down
  • bum out
  • burden
  • cast down
  • concern
  • dampen spirits
  • dash
  • daunt
  • deject
  • demoralize
  • deplore
  • depress
  • desolate
  • discomfort
  • discompose
  • discourage
  • dishearten
  • dismay
  • dispirit
  • disquiet
  • distress
  • disturb
  • down
  • drag down
  • exercise
  • get down
  • grieve
  • make blue
  • oppress
  • perturb
  • press
  • put a damper on
  • put into a funk
  • throw cold water on
  • torment
  • torture
  • trouble
  • turn one off
  • undo
  • unhinge
  • unnerve
  • unsettle
  • upset
  • weigh down
  • worry

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