gets at

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

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛts æt/


What is synonym and antonym for gets at?

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

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


Synonyms for gets at

  • bribes
  • buys
  • corrupts
  • greases the hand of
  • greases the palm of
  • has
  • oils the hand of
  • oils the palm of
  • pays off
  • squares

Example Sentences

  • I’m not sure what he really gets at with that question.
  • Her tone gets at something deeper than just frustration.
  • It’s hard to see what the author gets at without reading the whole book.
  • He finally gets at the truth after asking several times.
  • The documentary gets at the heart of the issue very effectively.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to gets at, such as: bribes, buys, corrupts, greases the hand of, greases the palm of, has, oils the hand of.

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


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