gets
word · lemma: get
/ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/
GETS, GITS
/ɡˈɛts/
GETS
Definition
The third person singular form of 'get', meaning to receive, become, or arrive.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal and formal contexts. 'Gets' appears in many idiomatic expressions like 'gets up', 'gets along', or 'gets rid of'. Learners often confuse it with 'got' (past tense).
Spanish: llega - obtiene - se ponePortuguese (BR): chega - obtém - ficaPortuguese (PT): chega - obtém - ficaChinese (Simplified): 得到 - 变得 - 到达Chinese (Traditional): 得到 - 變得 - 到達Hindi: प्राप्त करता है - होता है - पहुँचता हैArabic: يصل - يحصل على - يصبحBengali: পায় - হয়ে যায় - পৌঁছায়Russian: получает - становится - добираетсяJapanese: 受け取る - なる - 着くVietnamese: nhận - trở nên - đếnKorean: 받는다 - 된다 - 도착한다Turkish: alır - olur - varırUrdu: حاصل کرتا ہے - بن جاتا ہے - پہنچتا ہےIndonesian: mendapat - menjadi - tiba
Example Sentences
It gets late, so let's finish this.
natural
He gets a lot of emails every day.
basic
She gets tired after work.
basic
The train gets here at 5 pm.
basic
He always gets me when I forget my keys.
natural
She gets along well with her new colleagues.
natural