Get by meaning and example sentences

Learning Get by in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Get by: Zorlukla geçinmek, idare etmek

Example sentences

  • During the period of hyperinflation, many families struggled to get by on their rapidly diminishing savings.
  • During the period of hyperinflation, many families struggled to get by on their rapidly diminishing savings. (Hiperenflasyon döneminde, birçok aile hızla azalan birikimleriyle zorlukla geçinmeye çalıştı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Get by when the meaning is "Zorlukla geçinmek, idare etmek".

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Practice section

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