gettable

/'getəbl/

Thân thiện

Savings of up to 50 percent are gettable with this offer.

Definition

Adjective: - Capable of being obtained or acquired: Describes something that is available, accessible, or within reach for someone to get, secure, or achieve.

Usage

The adjective "gettable" is used to describe the quality of an object, goal, or resource being accessible or obtainable. It is often used in informal or conversational contexts to discuss availability. - It typically follows a linking verb like "is," "are," "seems," or "makes." - It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).

Examples

• Predicative use:
  • The concert tickets were expensive but still gettable if you acted quickly.
  • With the right qualifications, that promotion is completely gettable.
• Attributive use:
  • We need to focus on gettable goals this quarter.
  • The store has a list of gettable items in stock.

Advanced Usage

• "Make something gettable": To take action to ensure something becomes available or obtainable.
  • By lowering the price, the company made the product more gettable for average consumers.

Variants and Related Words

• Obtainable (adj.): A more formal synonym for "gettable," meaning able to be obtained.
• Acquirable (adj.): Capable of being acquired or gained.
• Accessible (adj.): Easy to approach, reach, or obtain.
• Attainable (adj.): Able to be accomplished or achieved.

Synonyms

• Obtainable
• Available
• Accessible
• Attainable
• Procurable
• Securable

Antonyms

• Unobtainable
• Inaccessible
• Unavailable
• Unattainable

Related Phrases

• Within reach: Phrase meaning easily obtainable or accessible.
  • Success is within reach if we keep working hard.
• Up for grabs: Informal idiom meaning available for anyone to take or win.
  • The last slice of pizza is up for grabs!

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of being obtained
   • savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable

Từ đồng nghĩa

• getable
• obtainable
• procurable