get

/ɡɛt/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
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