Meaning & Definition of word "Get"
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Get
/ɡɛt/
noun:
- 1. the act of obtaining something.
- Example: That was quite a get for the team in the draft.
verb:
- 1. to come into possession of; to obtain.
- Example: I need to get some groceries before dinner.
- 2. to become.
- Example: It's getting dark outside.
- 3. to understand.
- Example: Do you get what I mean?
- 4. to bring or take someone or something to a particular place.
- Example: Can you get the kids from school?
- 5. to cause to be in a particular state.
- Example: She got him angry with her comments.
Etymology
Old Norse 'geta' meaning 'to obtain, to reach.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
get going:
to begin or start moving.
get along:
to have a good relationship with someone.
get out of hand:
to become unmanageable.
get in touch:
to contact someone.
get the ball rolling:
to start an activity.
Related Words
obtain:
to gain possession of something.
acquire:
to gain an asset or object.
receive:
to be given something.
fetch:
to go and bring back something.
capture:
to take possession of something.
Slang Meanings of get
Meaning: to understand
Example Sentence: I get it now!
Meaning: to make a profit or gain
Example Sentence: He really gets on that investment.