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GET BACK

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Get Back.

Get Back - as a verb

Recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost

Example: "We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
win back

Take revenge or even out a score

Example: "I cannot accept the defeat--i want to get even"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get even
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avenge10retaliate9revenge11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury

Example: "I finally settled with my old enemy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
settle6

Example Sentences

"I need to get back my book from my friend."
"Can you help me get back my lost keys?"
"He promised to get back the money he borrowed."
"Let's get back our stolen belongings."
"I'm trying to get back in shape after the vacation."
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