Word: Get Across
Definition: "Get across" is a phrasal verb that means to communicate an idea effectively so that others understand it. It can also mean to travel from one side of something to another, or for a thought or feeling to become clear to someone else.
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Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "get across" can refer to more abstract or emotional communication. For example: - "It finally got across to him that he needed to change his habits for his health."
Word Variants: - There are no direct variants of "get across," but related expressions include: - "Put across" (another way to say communicate an idea). - "Get through" (to successfully communicate a message, especially when it’s difficult).
Different Meanings: 1. To Communicate: - "She found it hard to get across her feelings about the situation."
Synonyms: - Communicate - Convey - Express - Deliver - Transmit
Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs: - "Put across": Similar meaning, often used to describe how well someone conveys an idea. - Example: "He put across his arguments convincingly."
Summary: "Get across" is a useful phrasal verb that helps express the idea of making sure your message is understood, as well as describing the action of moving from one place to another.