get
/ɡɛt/
noun
- The act of obtaining something, or something that is obtained.
- That new phone is a great get at that price.
- The team's latest get is a talented young player.
- This rare coin is quite a get for any collector.
verb
- To receive or obtain something.
- She gets good grades in math class.
- We need to get tickets before the show sells out.
- I got a new book for my birthday.
- To become or start to be in a certain state or condition.
- I'm getting tired of waiting in line.
- It's getting dark outside, so we should go home.
- He got angry when he heard the news.
- To understand or comprehend something.
- I don't get why she left early.
- He finally got the instructions after reading them twice.
- Do you get the joke?
- To cause something to happen or be done.
- Can you get the car washed this weekend?
- She got her hair cut at the new salon.
- We need to get the report finished by Friday.
- To arrive at a place.
- What time do you usually get home?
- We got to the airport just in time.
- She gets to work by bus every morning.
- To obtain or fetch something for someone.
- Can you get me a glass of water?
- He got his mother a nice scarf for her birthday.
- I'll get the mail from the mailbox.
- To have the opportunity or be allowed to do something.
- We got to see the fireworks from the rooftop.
- She gets to choose the movie tonight.
- I get to meet the author after the book signing.
- To catch or contract an illness.
- Many people get the flu during winter.
- He got a cold after playing in the rain.
- I hope I don't get sick before the trip.
- To persuade or convince someone to do something.
- She got her brother to help with the dishes.
- We got the manager to extend the deadline.
- Can you get him to stop talking?
- To prepare a meal.
- He got lunch for everyone at the office.
- She gets breakfast for the family every morning.
- I'll get dinner ready by six o'clock.