What does "get by" mean?

To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.

What is a synonym for "get by"?

Common synonyms include: accomplish, achieve, answer, avail, basic living, be adequate.

verb

verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Verb

1
To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level. idiomatic, intransitive
"Do you think they can get by on only one salary?"
2
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action wordnet
3
pass or move in front of wordnet
4
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available wordnet

"Do you think they can get by on only one salary?"