Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get even

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.81 in modern English

Syllables: get even
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To inflict trouble or harm on another in return, typically the same as that inflicted on oneself.

Informal

Example Sentences

"But I warn you, Anita, we're through. I'm through with all of you! I'll get even. Just wait! You'll be sorry! You fools! You...YOU IDIOTS!"
"Pinkerton man, murdering bastard / I’m gonna get even, get even with you"

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

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

Phrases

taste of one's own medicine

Frequently Paired Words

taste of one's own medicine

Synonyms

reciprocate retaliate equalize equalise get back

Questions

What does get even mean?: To inflict trouble or harm on another in return, typically the same as that inflicted on oneself.

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