English verb: get word | |||
1. | get word (cognition) get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | ||
Samples | I learned that she has two grown-up children. I see that you have been promoted. | ||
Examples | They get word that there was a traffic accident | ||
Synonyms | discover, find out, get a line, get wind, hear, learn, pick up, see | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ascertain, catch, discover, find, get the goods, trip up, wise up | ||
Verb group | find, see, witness | ||