get
word
/ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/
get, git
/ɡˈɛt/
get
Definition
To obtain, receive, or come into possession of something. It can also mean becoming or reaching a state or condition.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely versatile verb used in many contexts; common phrases include 'get up' (rise), 'get over' (recover), 'get along' (have a good relationship). Informal usage can sometimes replace 'receive' or 'become'. Learners often confuse it with 'have' or 'become'—context is key.
Spanish: conseguir - obtener - recibirPortuguese (BR): obter - conseguir - receberPortuguese (PT): obter - conseguir - receberChinese (Simplified): 得到 - 获得Chinese (Traditional): 得到 - 獲得Hindi: पाना - प्राप्त करनाArabic: يحصل على - يحصل - نالBengali: পাওয়া - গ্রহণ করা - পৌঁছানো - হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: получать - приобретать - добираться - становитьсяJapanese: 手に入れる - もらう - なる - 着くVietnamese: nhận - lấy - trở nên - đạt đượcKorean: 얻다 - 받다 - 되다 - 도달하다Turkish: almak - elde etmek - olmak - ulaşmakUrdu: حاصل کرنا - لینا - بننا - پہنچناIndonesian: mendapat - menerima - menjadi - sampai
Example Sentences
I’m trying to get over the flu.
natural
She will get a new phone for her birthday.
basic
I get a lot of emails every day.
basic
Can you get me a coffee, please?
natural
He doesn’t get why everyone is upset.
natural
They get up early every morning.
basic