get-at-able

/get'ætəbl/

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The word "get-at-able" is an adjective that means something is capable of being reached, accessed, or attained. It describes things that you can get to easily or obtain without too much difficulty.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "get-at-able" to talk about physical locations or objects that are easy to reach.
• It can also refer to goals or achievements that you can realistically attain.

Examples:

1. Physical Access: "The treasure was hidden in a cave, but it was in a get-at-able spot, so the explorers could easily find it."
2. Goals: "With hard work and dedication, her dream of becoming a doctor is very get-at-able."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more abstract sense, "get-at-able" can describe concepts or information that can be understood or accessed easily. For example: "The instructions were clear and get-at-able, making it simple for everyone to follow."

Word Variants:

• The word "get-at-able" doesn’t have many common variants, but you might encounter the root "get" in various forms such as:
  • Get (verb): to obtain or receive.
  • Getting (gerund): the act of obtaining.

Different Meanings:

• While "get-at-able" specifically refers to the ability to reach something, the root word "get" can have various meanings, such as:
  • To understand (e.g., "Did you get what I meant?")
  • To become (e.g., "He got tired after the long run.")

Synonyms:

• Accessible
• Reachable
• Attainable

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Get to": This phrasal verb means to reach or arrive at a place or a conclusion. For example, "I need to get to the store before it closes."
• "Get over": This means to recover from something emotional or difficult.

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Adjective

1. capable of being reached or attained
   • a very getatable man
   • both oil and coal are there but not in getatable locations

Synonyms

• come-at-able
• getatable