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contend vs get by

get by vs contend

contend and get by both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contend No No Yes No
get by No No Yes No
As verbs, contend and get by are synonyms defined as:
  • contend and get by: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Other synonyms of contend include cope, deal, grapple, make do, make out, manage.
contend (verb) get by (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
have an argument about something pass or move in front of
maintain or assert succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Difference between contend and get by

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