getting
/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
noun
- The act of obtaining or acquiring something.
- The getting of the contract took months of negotiation.
- His constant getting of new gadgets annoyed his parents.
- The getting of a good education is important.
verb
- Present participle of get; receiving, obtaining, or acquiring something.
- They are getting ready for the party.
- She is getting better at playing the piano.
- I am getting a new phone next week.
- Becoming or starting to be in a certain state.
- He is getting tired after the long walk.
- The weather is getting colder every day.
- It is getting dark outside.
- Understanding or comprehending something.
- She finally got the idea after I explained it twice.
- I am not getting the joke, can you explain it?
- Are you getting what the teacher is saying?
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