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Synonyms of get the hang of
- as in master
- as in master
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Synonyms of get the hang of
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phrase
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as in master
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in He's really getting the hang of riding his bike now.
Synonyms & Similar Words
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master
get
learn
pick up
understand
find out
know
dig up
run down
see
drink (in)
study
discover
comprehend
tumble (to)
absorb
hear
imbibe
digest
ascertain
grasp
detect
assimilate
apprehend
search (for)
scare up
hit (on or upon)
determine
examine
memorize
discern
track (down)
unearth
descry
major (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
forget
unlearn
ignore
miss
neglect
disregard
overlook
misunderstand
forget
unlearn
ignore
miss
neglect
disregard
overlook
misunderstand
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get the hang of
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