Synonyms: come through, break through
Definition: penetrate
Usage: The sun broke through the clouds; The rescue team broke through the wall in the mine shaft
Similar words: appear
Definition: come into sight or view
Usage: He suddenly appeared at the wedding; A new star appeared on the horizon
Synonyms: get through, come through
Definition: succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
Usage: We finally got through the bureaucracy and could talk to the Minister
Similar words: hit, make, gain, attain, arrive at, reach
Definition: reach a destination, either real or abstract
Usage: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep; We barely made it to the finish line; I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
Synonyms: make it, pull round, pull through, survive, come through
Definition: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
Usage: He survived the cancer against all odds
Similar words: overcome, defeat, get the better of
Definition: win a victory over
Usage: You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up