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verb [T ] A1 (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: obtain, receive, acquire • get a job/gift/email/message; get money/salary/payment • where did you get...? • US freq: 10/10
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(OBTAIN) to obtain, receive, or be given something ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got" (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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verb [T ] A2 (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: fetch, bring, retrieve • get something for someone; get someone from somewhere • can you get...?; let me get...; I'll get it • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to go to a place and bring something or someone back; to fetch ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got" (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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verb [I ] A2 (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: become, turn, grow • get dark/cold/tired/angry/better/worse • it's getting...; I'm getting...; things are getting... • freq in AmE: 10/10
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(BECOME) to become or start to be in a particular state or condition; to change from one state to another ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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verb [I ] A2 (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: arrive, reach • get to (place); get home/there/here • what time do you get...?; when did you get...? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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(ARRIVE / REACH) to arrive at or reach a place or destination ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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verb [T ] A2 informal (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • freq in AmE: 10/10 ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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(UNDERSTAND) to understand something or someone; to comprehend the meaning
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verb [T ] A2 informal (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: buy, purchase • get something from the store/shop; get groceries/food • I need to get...; let's get...; where did you get...? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to buy or purchase something ⇒ US exception in the verb conjugation: "have got (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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verb [T ] B1 (US usually: get-got-gotten; UK: get-got-got) • synonyms: have something done, arrange • get something fixed/done/repaired/painted/cut • get your hair cut; get the car fixed; get things done • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to cause something to be done or to cause something to be in a particular state; often used with past participle ⇒ US exception in the verb conj.: "have got (possession/must) uses "got", not "gotten" ("I've got a car" = "I have a car", "I've got to go")
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collocation with get verb [T ] B1 • synonyms: have an opportunity, have a chance • get a chance/opportunity to do something • if you get a chance; never got the chance; finally got a chance • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to have an occasion or possibility to do something
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collocation with get verb [T ] B1 • synonyms: obtain permission, receive authorization • get permission from someone; get permission to do something • need to/must get permission; did you get permission? • freq in AmE: 8/10
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to obtain approval or authorization to do something
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: contact, reach out, communicate • get in touch with someone; get in touch about something • I'll get in touch; please get in touch; how can I get in touch? • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to contact or communicate with someone, especially after a period of no contact
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: prepare, get prepared • get ready for something; get ready to do something • I need to get ready; are you getting ready?; get ready! • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to prepare yourself or something for an event or activity
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: marry, wed • get married to someone; get married in (place) • when are you getting married?; they got married; we're getting married • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to enter into marriage; to become husband and wife (or spouse and spouse)
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: put on clothes, dress • get dressed for something; get dressed quickly • I need to get dressed; get dressed!; are you getting dressed? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to put on your clothes; to change from wearing pajamas or being undressed to being clothed
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: lose your way, become lost • get lost in (place); get lost trying to find... • freq in AmE: 9/10 ⇒ Note: "Get lost!" can also be used rudely to tell someone to go away.
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to become unable to find your way; to not know where you are or how to reach your destination
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collocation with get verb [T ] B1 • synonyms: dispose of, eliminate, remove • get rid of something/someone • need to/want to get rid of; how can I get rid of...?; finally got rid of • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to remove, dispose of, or eliminate something you don't want or need
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: face consequences, have problems • get in trouble for something; get in trouble with someone • going to get in trouble; don't want to get in trouble; he got in trouble • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to find yourself in a difficult situation or face negative consequences, often due to wrongdoing or mistakes
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: become accustomed to, adapt to, adjust to • get used to something/doing something • it takes time to get used to; I'm getting used to; you'll get used to • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to become familiar with and comfortable in a new situation or with something different; to adapt or adjust
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collocation with get verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: form an opinion, sense, feel • get the impression that...; get the wrong/right impression • did you get the impression? • freq in AmE: 8/10
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to form a belief or opinion about something based on observations or feelings, often without definite proof
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collocation with get verb [T ] A2 • synonyms: catch a cold, come down with a cold • get a cold from someone/somewhere • I got a cold; I'm getting a cold; always get colds • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to catch or develop a common cold; to become infected with a cold virus
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collocation with get verb [T ] A2 • synonyms: develop a headache • get a headache from something; get terrible/bad headaches • I always get headaches; I'm getting a headache; do you get headaches? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to develop or begin experiencing pain in your head
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collocation with get verb [T ] A2 • synonyms: catch the flu, come down with the flu • get the flu from someone; get the flu shot/vaccine • freq in AmE: 10/10 ⇒ Note: Americans say "the flu" (with "the"), not just "flu." You "get THE flu," not "get flu."
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to catch or develop influenza; to become infected with the flu virus
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2-B1 informal ⇒ more common in UK, Americans typically say "change", "change clothes" or "get dressed") • synonyms: change (clothes), dress, switch outfits • get changed into something / get changed quickly
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to put on different clothes, especially after work, exercise, or before going out
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collocation with get verb [T ] B1 • synonyms: gain experience, acquire experience • get experience in something; get work/professional/valuable experience • need to get experience; how can I get experience?; got a lot of experience • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to gain or acquire practical knowledge or skill through doing something
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: deteriorate/improve, worsen/improve • get worse/better; things are getting worse/better • it's getting worse; getting better and better; much worse/better • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to deteriorate or improve in condition, quality, or state
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collocation with get verb [I ] A2 • synonyms: begin, start, commence • get started with/on something • let's get started; how to get started; once you get started • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to begin doing something; to initiate an activity or process
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: participate, engage, take part • get involved in/with something • want to/should get involved; don't want to get involved; how can I get involved? • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to begin participating in or become connected with an activity, situation, or group
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: divorce, end a marriage • get a divorce from someone • they got a divorce; thinking about getting a divorce; decided to get a divorce • freq in AmE: 8/10
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to legally end a marriage
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collocation with get verb [I ] B1 • synonyms: become pregnant, conceive • get pregnant with (child); trying to get pregnant • she got pregnant; didn't plan to get pregnant; how long to get pregnant? • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to become pregnant; to conceive a child
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grammar pattern with get verb [T ] A2 • structure: get + object + from + source (person/place) • get information/advice from; where did you get... from? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to obtain or receive something with the source or origin being a specific person or place
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grammar pattern with get verb [I + to infinitive ] B2 • structure: get + to + base verb • get to meet/see/travel/work • I got to...; do you get to...?; she gets to... • freq in AmE: 10/10
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(HAVE CHANCE) to have the opportunity or privilege to do something; emphasizes being fortunate or lucky enough to do it
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grammar pattern with get verb [I + to infinitive ] B2 • structure: get + to + base verb • get to meet/see/travel/work • I got to...; do you get to...?; she gets to... • freq in AmE: 10/10
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(HAVE CHANCE) to have the opportunity or privilege to do something; emphasizes being fortunate or lucky enough to do it
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grammar pattern with get verb [T ] B1 • structure: get + person + to + base verb • get someone to do/agree/help/listen • can't get him to...; how did you get her to...?; finally got them to... • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to persuade, convince, or cause someone to do something; to make someone agree to do something
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get verb [T ] B1 • get things done; get it done by (time); finally got it done • US freq: 10/10 ⇒ Note: This is both a causative construction (having someone else do it) AND an expression for completing tasks yourself. Context determines the meaning.
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to cause something to be completed or accomplished; to arrange for something to be done (often by someone else)
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grammar pattern with get verb [T ] A2 • get a gift/present for • I got this for you; can you get... for me? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to obtain, buy, or acquire something intended for another person as the recipient or beneficiary
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] B • get through a difficult time/period/week; get through an exam/test • how did you get through...?; I'll get through this; we'll get through... together • freq in AmE: 9/10
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to survive, endure, or successfully complete a difficult period, task, or challenge
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] A2 • get to school/work/the airport/the station • how do I get to...?; what time will you get to...? • freq in AmE: 10/10 ⇒ IMPORTANT: "Get home" does NOT use "to" - you say "get home," not "get to home."
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to arrive at or reach a destination; indicates movement toward and arrival at a location
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grammar pattern with get verb [I usually + adv/prep ] A2 • get in/into the car/taxi/vehicle • get in!; she got into...; can I get in? • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to enter small, enclosed vehicles like cars and taxis; "into" is more formal than "in"
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] A2 • get out of the car/taxi; get out! • US freq: 10/10 ⇒ Use "get out of" for exiting cars, taxis, and small vehicles. You can say "get out" when the vehicle is understood from context. Do NOT use "get off" for cars!
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to exit small, enclosed vehicles like cars and taxis
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] A2 • get on/onto the bus/train/plane/bike/horse • US freq: 10/10 ⇒ Note: Use "get on/onto" for buses, trains, planes, bikes, horses, motorcycles - vehicles you climb or step UP onto. "Onto" is more formal than "on."
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to board or mount large public transportation vehicles or open vehicles like bikes and horses
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] A2 • get off the bus/train/plane/bike/horse • get off at (place/stop); she got off...; I need to get off • freq in AmE: 10/10
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to exit or dismount from large public transportation vehicles or open vehicles like bikes and horses ⇒ Note: Use "get off" for buses, trains, planes, bikes, horses, motorcycles - the same vehicles that use "get on." Do NOT use "get off" for cars!
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] A2 • get up at (time); get up from something • freq in AmE: 10/10 ⇒ Note: For climbing ladders, trees, or stairs, use "climb up" or "go up," not "get up." "Get up" is about changing from lying/sitting to standing.
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to rise from a lying or sitting position; to stand up or get out of bed
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grammar pattern with get verb [I ] B1 • get down from the tree/roof/ladder • get down!; can't get down; got down carefully • freq in AmE: 8/10
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to descend from a higher position or place; to come down from something elevated; it's often used as a command to children or in dangerous situations — different from "get up" which means to rise/stand
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