Synonyms: get to
Definition: arrive at the point of
Usage: She gets to fretting if I stay away from home too long
Similar words: commence, start, start out, set about, set out, get, get down, begin
Definition: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Usage: We began working at dawn; Who will start?; Get working as soon as the sun rises!; The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia; He began early in the day; Let's get down to work now
Synonyms: devil, irritate, get at, get to, gravel, rag, rile, bother, chafe, annoy, nark, nettle, vex
Definition: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Usage: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
Similar words: displease
Definition: give displeasure to
Synonyms: get to, make, reach, progress to
Definition: reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
Usage: We made it!; She may not make the grade
Similar words: accomplish, achieve, attain, reach
Definition: to gain with effort
Usage: she achieved her goal despite setbacks