Meaning & Definition of word "Getting"

Getting

/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/

1. The process of receiving or acquiring something.
- Example: The getting of the funds took longer than expected.
2. The act or process of achieving or obtaining something.
- Example: Getting a promotion at work requires hard work.

1. The act of obtaining or acquiring something.
- Example: I am getting a new phone next week.
2. The process of becoming or coming to be in a certain state.
- Example: He is getting better after his surgery.
3. Moving from one place to another; reaching a destination.
- Example: She is getting to the office early today.

Derived from the verb 'get', which comes from Middle English 'geten', meaning 'to obtain, secure'.

getting ahead:

Making progress or advancing in a job or situation.

getting by:

Managing to survive or make a living.

getting there:

Approaching a goal or destination.

obtain:

To acquire possession of something.

gain:

To acquire something through effort.

fetch:

To go and bring back something.

Meaning: Getting lit

Example Sentence: We're getting lit at the party tonight.

Meaning: Getting the hang of it

Example Sentence: I'm finally getting the hang of this game.