Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-by
phrasal verb
/ɡɛt baɪ/
Definition
To manage to live or survive, especially in difficult circumstances.
Examples
- Even though they had little money, they managed to get by.
- She didn’t want to just get by; she wanted to thrive.
- Sometimes it’s challenging to get by on such a limited budget.
Meaning
To succeed in doing something with the minimum necessary effort or resources.
Synonyms
- Survive
- Manage
- Cope
