| germ |
A germ is a very, very small living thing that can cause people to get sick. People wash their hands to get rid of germs. [2 definitions] |
| German |
When something is German, it is from the country of Germany, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Germany. [2 definitions] |
| Germanic |
of or having to do with the language group that includes German, Dutch, English, and some other European languages. |
| German shepherd |
a breed of dog. German shepherds are large dogs that resemble wolves and have a thick brown or black coat. They are used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| Germany |
Germany is a country in the center of Europe. It has many neighbors. Part of Germany is flat and has land for farms, and part of Germany has mountains. Most people live in the cities, though, and have jobs in offices. Germany makes many products in its factories, such as machines and cars. People in Germany speak a language called German. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| gesture |
A gesture is a small movement you make with a part of your body that shows an idea or feeling to another person. When you wave at someone, you are making a gesture that says "Hello!" or that says "I'm over here! We often make gestures when we talk and they help us express our feelings or give support to what we are saying. [2 definitions] |
| get |
When you get something, you have something now that you didn't have before. Maybe you bought it, or you found it, or someone gave it to you. [10 definitions] |
| get across |
to make or become clear; to explain or to become understood. |
| get along |
to survive or manage. [2 definitions] |
| getaway |
an escape, especially from the police. |
| get away with |
to avoid being caught or punished for doing something. |
| get even |
to pay another back for harm or mischief done; get revenge. |
| get in |
to go in; enter. [2 definitions] |
| get one's act together |
(informal) to behave more responsibly. |
| get out |
to leave or be let out (often followed by of). [2 definitions] |
| get over |
to recover from. |
| get rid of |
If you want to get rid of something, you don't want to have it anymore. You want to throw it away, give it away, or make it disappear. |
| get the show on the road |
(slang) to begin; get started. |
| get to first base |
to complete the first step towards reaching a goal; begin to succeed. |
| get up |
to stand up. [2 definitions] |