Definition of get by

verb (v)

• come to terms with (verb.social)

  Synonym: contend, cope, deal, grapple, make do, make out, manage
  

  source: wordnet30
• pass or move in front of (verb.motion)

  source: wordnet30
• escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action (verb.communication)

  Synonym: escape, get away, get off, get out
  

  source: wordnet30

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