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Collocation

get worse

linking verb + comparative adjective linking verb + comparative adjective

Definition

to become more serious, unpleasant, or of lower quality over time

'get worse' is a common English collocation. to become more serious, unpleasant, or of lower quality over time

Visual cue for get worse

get + worse

“If you don’t rest, your cold could get worse.”

Examples

  • If you keep walking on that ankle, it could _____ worse.
  • My headache started mild, but it quickly _____ worse.
  • The weather is going to _____ worse later this evening.
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  • Without treatment, the infection may _____ worse.
  • Don’t argue right now—this will only _____ worse.
  • Traffic always seems to _____ worse after five o’clock.
  • His breathing has _____ worse since yesterday, so we’re calling the doctor.
  • The financial situation could _____ worse before it gets better.
  • Every time the rumor spreads, the problem tends to _____ worse.