get
//ɡet//
Verb
getInfinitive
getPresent tense
gotPast tense
gottenPast participle
gettingPresent participle
getsThird-person singular
1
to receive, obtain, or acquire something
I got a letter from my friend yesterday.
2
to go and bring back something or someone; to fetch
Can you get me a glass of water?
3
to become or come to be in a particular state or condition
It's getting dark outside.
4
to understand or comprehend something
I don't get what you mean.
5
to arrive at or reach a place or position
We got to the station just in time.
6
to cause or persuade someone to do something
I got him to help me with my homework.
7
to catch or contract an illness or disease
I got the flu last winter.
8
to prepare or make something ready
I'll get dinner ready.