Synonyms for get going

Most common

get started · get moving · start · activate · get to work

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To leave, to depart, to get moving.

   It is quite late, I'd best get going before sunset.

2. v. 2

   To begin or commence.

   We'd better get this project going. If we don't get going on it soon, we won't finish in time.

3. v. 3

   To excite intellectually.

Example sentences

• start As soon as it gets dark, the fireworks will start.
• activate If you want to activate my mean side, just go on.

By length

2 letters

go¹

5 letters

start¹

7 letters

animate³, actuate³

8 letters

activate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (animate³ = 3 syllables).