Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get around

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.65 in modern English

Syllables: get around
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.

verb

To avoid or bypass an obstacle.

verb

To circumvent the obligation and performance of a chore; to get out of.

verb

To transport oneself from place to place.

verb

To visit numerous different places.

verb

To be sexually promiscuous.

Slang

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, around.

Example Sentences

"The tide was too high, and we couldn't get around the rocks."
"There's no trail going through. We can't get around to the lake."
"We'll get a good view of the mountains when we get around the bend."
"Tax consultants look for ways to get around the law."
"How did you get around having to write the executive report?"
"My brother always gets around cleaning his room himself."

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

gets around (present, singular) getting around (participle, present) got around (past) got around (UK, participle) gotten around (US, participle)

Phrases

get around to word gets around

Synonyms

get round go around bypass short-circuit break get out get about swing

Questions

What does get around mean?: To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.

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