get

//ɡet//
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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.

get - Deep Vocabulary