get
/ɡɛt/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To obtain, receive, or be given something.
She managed to get a free ticket for the concert.
To reach, arrive at, or move into a particular place or position.
We should get there before the evening rush hour begins.
To become or transition into a specified state or condition.
Wear a warm coat before you get cold outside.
To understand something, such as an idea, a joke, or what someone means.
I don't get why she left the party so early.
Did you get the joke, or should I explain it?
To go somewhere and bring something or someone back.
Could you get me a glass of water from the kitchen?
She went to get her sister from the train station.
How it's used
This means “obtain or receive”
- get a ticket
“get it.”
She managed to get a ticket for the show.
Collocations
- get a job
- get a haircut
- get permission
- get the message
Idioms
get over it
Accept an unpleasant reality and move forward
He was bitter about the loss, but he eventually had to get over it.
get a grip
Regain emotional control or composure
You need to calm down and get a grip before the meeting starts.
get out of hand
Become chaotic or impossible to control
The party started quietly, but things quickly began to get out of hand.
Slang
get it
Understand an idea, joke, or situation
Everyone laughed at the punchline, but it took me a minute to get it.