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get
“Get” is one of the most common and difficult English
verbs. It has many different meanings. The following
examples illustrate 10 of the most common ways to
use to the verb “to get”.
get
Sense 1
get = to acquire, to come into the possession of something
She got a lot of paintings from her uncle.
They got a new pet.
You will get the results from your test tomorrow.
I just barely got the news.
What did you get for Chris for his birthday?
I got him a new pair of pants.
I don’t get it. (I don’t understand.)
Ok, I got it. (Ok, I understand.)
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get
Sense 2
get = to become, to change into a state
He got annoyed when he heard the bad news. (He became
annoyed when he heard the bad news.)
His illness must be getting more serious. (becoming)
I’m getting too old for this. (becoming)
When I put the dye in my hair, it got really red.
Get going! (Hurry up! Move it!)
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Sense 3
get = to receive something
What did you get for Christmas?
I got some clothes for Christmas.
His movie got a good review. (received)
I got some books from my girlfriend.
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Sense 4
get = to arrive, to reach a destination
She got home at 7 o'clock.
She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight.
When will you get home? (come / arrive)
I will get home at about 5 o’clock.
When did you get here? (arrive)
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Sense 5
get = to bring, to fetch, to go and bring or take back
Get me those books over there, please.
Could you please get me something to drink?
Get your things! (pick up / bring)
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get
Sense 6
get = to experience, to undergo, (of mental or physical states or
experiences)
He’s got an idea.
I get too hot when I go to the beach.
They get nauseous when they drive.
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get
Sense 7
get = to make, to score, (achieve a point or goal)
Nick got a 75% on his English test.
The Brazilian soccer team got 4 goals.
I got an A in my math class.
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get
Sense 8
get = to contract, to take, (to be stricken by an illness, fall victim
to an illness)
He got AIDS.
She got pneumonia.
She got a cold from Tom.
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get
Sense 9
get = to induce, to stimulate, to cause, to make someone do,
(cause to do, cause to act in a certain way)
My children finally got me to buy a computer.
My wife always tries to get me to listen to her.
I always try to get the kids to pay attention in class.
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compound forms of get
get into = enter a car or a bus, come to be in trouble.
Please get into the car. (enter the car)
I always get into trouble.
get out of / get off = exit, leave
I need to get off at the next station please. (exit the train)
Get out of here! (Leave! Go away!)
get up = wake up in the morning
What time did you get up this morning?
I got up at about 6:30.
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Sense 10
get = pay back, (take vengeance on or get even)
We'll get them!
That'll get him good!
I’ll get you for that!
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