get by vs make out

make out vs get by

get by and make out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
get by	No	No	Yes	No
make out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, get by and make out are synonyms defined as:

get by and make out: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

Other synonyms of get by include contend, cope, deal, grapple, make do, manage.

get by (verb)	make out (verb)
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action	distinguish by sight or hearing
pass or move in front of	make out and issue
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	write all the required information onto a form
	imply or suggest
	try to establish
	have sexual intercourse with
	kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
	detect with the senses
	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
	proceed or get along

Difference between get by and make out

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