GOT OFF Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

got off

verb

past tense of get off

as in departed

to leave a place often for another told him to get off for home before it got dark

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as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning

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Recent Examples of got off Paige Bueckers got off to a hot start in the game’s first half. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 But the recent spin-out from Honeywell Technologies got off to a rough start as a separate company. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Vernon, a former University of Miami standout the Dolphins selected in the third round of the 2012 draft, got off to a slow start, but eventually blossomed into a Pro Bowl talent. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Paoletti and the people inside the Hyundai then got into a verbal altercation before Paoletti got off his bike and reached into a saddlebag, police said. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Only 101 first-time funds got off the ground in 2025, the fewest in 14 years. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The Tigers, though, got off to a rough start and are currently 2 1/2 games out of the last wild-card spot in the American League. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 While the defense got off to a fast start — which is typical in training camp — the offense has started to put together a string of quality performances during the first week of summer workouts. — Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Odunze got off to a hot start last season, totaling 20 catches, 296 yards and five touchdowns in September. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got off

Verb

Bernardo Silva already departed on a free transfer and joined Real Madrid after the expiration of his contract.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Wall Street banks, including BlackRock, departed the Net-Zero Banking Alliance in droves, leading it to cease operations.

— Olivia Raimonde, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of departed

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Despite Adrian Houser’s excellent start, the Giants lost 2-1 to the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon as shortstop Willy Adames exited the game early with back spasms.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Iger — who just acquired the Los Angeles Lakers — exited earlier this year with another former Parks chief, Josh D’Amaro, now at the helm after a lengthy search process overseen by chairman James Gorman.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of exited

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After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Energy Fuels has commenced a commercial-scale expansion at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, aiming to produce significant volumes of heavy rare earth oxides.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenced

Verb

At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Creekside and Worth County moved up in classification, and Bowdon and Hebron Christian have new coaches and graduated key players.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of moved

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The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Another player who had started to follow a similar path to Quansah — at least in terms of impressing during a summer pre-season trip — is Ifeanyi Ndukwe, the 18-year-old centre-back.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of started

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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026