Meaning of get at in English
Pronunciation
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Verb
get atDefinitions
1. reach or gain access toExamples
- « How does one access the attic in this house? »
- « I cannot get to the T.V. antenna, even if I climb on the roof »
- 2. influence by corruption
- 3. cause annoyance in
Examples
- « disturb, especially by minor irritations »
- « Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me »
- « It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves »