get set

VERB

ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up

STRONG

brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen

WEAK

clear the decks fill in fit out gear up get ready keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorganize

STRONG

disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade halt prevent weaken

WEAK

hold back retard slow

Example Sentences

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She did her research and managed to find repayable grants to get set up.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Delta expects the top line to keep climbing in the final stretch of 2025, providing an upbeat readout of holiday travel as other airlines get set to report earnings over the coming weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Most of Mr. Rush’s records get set at his home, with volunteers helping out, carefully recording the event.

From NewsForKids.net • Oct. 31, 2024

After April, it won’t happen again until 2045, but get set for six full minutes of totality.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

The boss cop said,“You lily-livered rats,” and it was like someone said, “On your mark, get set, go!”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

get set

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