get back

verb

got back; got back or gotten back; getting back; gets back
Synonyms of get backnext

intransitive verb

1
: to come or go again to a person, place, or condition : return, revert
getting back to the main topic of the lecture
2
: to gain revenge : retaliate
—usually used with at

transitive verb

: to regain possession of : recover

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Examples of get back in a Sentence

the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
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After spending the summer soaking in extra free time and waking up late, August is all about readjusting routines and schedules to get back into the school groove. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026 After two straight seasons in which KU finished 5-7, can the Jayhawks get back to bowl contention? — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 But despite getting back together in season two, the finale ended on a cliffhanger of Alex overhearing Jackie confess her love to his brother Cole. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 Unless, of course, both former NBA stars are just itching to get back in the game of basketball. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get back

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of get back was in 1587

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Kids Definition

get back

verb
1
: to return to a person, place, or condition
getting back to our first topic
2
: to get revenge
get back at him for the insult
3
: to regain possession of

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