gets by
The phrase “gets by” has 2 syllables: gets by
It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛts baɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for gets by?
In the thesaurus, “gets by” has 23 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gets by along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gets by
- affords
- carries on
- contrives
- copes
- does
- ekes out
- fares
- fends for oneself
- gets along
- gets on
- lasts
- makes do
- makes ends meet
- makes out
- makes shift
- manages
- scrounges
- shifts
- squeezes
- survives
- swings
- wrests
- wrings
Antonyms for gets by
- collapses
- declines
- fails
- falls short
- fizzles
- flounders
- gives up
- slumps
- wanes
Example Sentences
- He barely gets by on his small monthly pension.
- She gets by with just a few hours of sleep every night.
- Even without much training, he gets by pretty well at his job.
- The old car still gets by despite its age.
- Sometimes she just gets by with a little help from her friends.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gets by, such as: affords, carries on, collapses, contrives, copes, declines, does.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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