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British pronunciation/ɡˈɛt/
American pronunciation/ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "get"

to get
01

to receive or come to have something

Transitive: to get sth
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He got an unexpected bonus at work.
Did you get any interesting gifts for your birthday?
1.1

to catch a disease or an illness

Transitive: to get a disease
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She got the flu after being exposed to the virus at work.
Despite getting vaccinated, he still managed to get a mild case of the measles.
1.2

to start to have an idea, impression, or feeling

Transitive: to get an idea or feeling
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When they announced the surprise, I got an overwhelming feeling of joy.
After hearing her explanation, I got the idea that there was more to the story.
1.3

to receive something as a sentence or punishment

Transitive: to get a sentence
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After the trial, the defendant got a severe sentence for the crime.
They got a penalty for violating the rules of the game.
1.4

to have access to the Internet, a phone, radio, or TV network, or specific broadcast

Transitive: to get forms of telecommunication
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Can you get Wi-Fi in this area?
I 'm thrilled that our neighborhood can finally get fiber-optic internet.
02

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

Linking Verb: to get [adj]
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She got ready for the interview by researching the company.
We should get organized before starting the project.
2.1

to make someone or something experience a specific condition, state, or action

Complex Transitive: to get sb/sth [adj]
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She 's working hard to get her team motivated for the upcoming project.
We need to get the house ready for the guests arriving tomorrow.
2.2

to begin doing something

Transitive: to get doing sth
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I got studying for the exam late into the night.
Let 's get working on this project; the deadline is approaching.
2.3

to mentally grasp something or someone's words or actions

Transitive: to get words or concepts
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I read the instructions, but I still do n't get how to assemble this furniture.
He explained the concept several times, but I just do n't get it.
2.4

to make someone feel confused or uncertain

Transitive: to get sb
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The riddle was so complex that it got everyone in the room.
The crossword puzzle in the newspaper got me today; I could n't solve it.
2.5

to make someone become extremely emotional

Transitive: to get sb
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The touching tribute at the ceremony really got her, and she could n't hold back tears.
The sad movie ending always gets me, and I end up crying every time.
2.6

to force or convince someone to do something

Ditransitive: to get sb to do sth
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I managed to get my friend to join me for the weekend getaway.
She got her parents to support her decision to study abroad.
2.7

to be irritating or annoying for someone

Transitive: to get sb
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It gets me when I have to repeat the same instructions over and over.
What gets me is when people chew loudly during meetings.
2.8

to have the opportunity to do something

Transitive: to get to do sth
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I got to attend the exclusive concert with VIP access.
It 's disappointing — I never get to choose the movie we watch.
03

to obtain something through chance, effort, or other means

Transitive: to get sth
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Despite her qualifications, she has n't been able to get a job in her field.
It took a while for us to get the waiter's attention in the busy restaurant.
3.1

to reach a particular answer or figure after doing a calculation

Transitive: to get an answer or figure
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After a few minutes of calculating, she managed to get the correct solution to the math problem
With careful analysis, the accountant was able to get the accurate financial figures for the report.
3.2

to make contact with a person, thing, or place by telephone

Transitive: to get sb/sth
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I wanted to speak to the professor, but I got the department assistant instead.
I tried to get in touch with my sister, but she must be busy as I got her voicemail again.
3.3

to avenge something, especially by attacking, hurting, or killing

Transitive: to get sb
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She got her boss by setting him up to take the blame for a failed project.
The gang got their rivals by orchestrating a surprise attack.
3.4

to go to a place and bring someone or something back from that location

Transitive: to get sth
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Could you get my jacket from the bedroom, please?
She needs to get her friend from the airport tomorrow.
3.5

to succeed in capturing someone, especially to punish or hurt them

Transitive: to get sb
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In the scuffle, the security guards managed to get the intruder by the arm and escorted him out.
During the arrest, the officer got the suspect by the wrist, securing the handcuffs.
3.6

to strike or injure someone

Transitive: to get sb
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During the fight, he managed to get his opponent with a powerful punch.
In the paintball game, he got me on the arm during a surprise attack.
3.7

to obtain something by paying an amount of money for it

Transitive: to get sth
Ditransitive: to get sb sth
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She got a beautiful painting at the art auction.
They got a vintage record player at the flea market.
3.8

to prepare something to eat or drink, especially a meal

Transitive: to get food or a meal
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I 'll get breakfast ready while you set the table.
She 's getting dinner, and it smells delicious!
3.9

to respond to a doorbell or telephone by answering it

Transitive: to get the phone or door
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I heard the phone ringing and rushed to get it before it went to voicemail.
Can you get the phone?
3.10

used to draw attention to someone or something considered foolish, surprising, or amusing

Transitive: to get sb/sth
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He walked into the room wearing — get this — a bright pink suit!
Get the dog in the sunglasses, it's hilarious!
04

to reach a specific place

Intransitive: to get somewhere
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We'll need to get to the airport early to catch our flight.
I got to the meeting just in time for the presentation.
4.1

to cause someone or something to move in a specific direction or into a specific position or place

Transitive: to get sth somewhere
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I could n't get the cork out of the bottle.
Could you help me get the sofa through the narrow doorway?
4.2

to move in a specific direction or into a specific position or place

Intransitive: to get somewhere
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I'm getting off at the next bus stop.
Where do we get on the subway?
4.3

to use a taxi, bus, train, plane, etc. for transportation

Transitive: to get a means of transportation
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We need to get a taxi to the airport for our early morning flight.
Let 's get the bus to downtown and explore the city.
05

used for saying that a particular thing exists or happens

Transitive: to get sth
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In the desert, you get extreme temperatures during the day and cold nights.
In coastal regions, they get mild temperatures and ocean breezes.
06

to depart immediately

Intransitive
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After the argument, I told him to get and never come back.
When the teacher caught the students cheating, she told them to get from the exam room.
07

to provoke a specific response or reaction

Transitive: to get a response or reaction
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The thrilling plot twist in the movie always gets a gasp from the audience.
His unexpected announcement got a surprised reaction from the crowd.
08

to receive or achieve a specific mark or grade in an exam

Transitive: to get a mark or grade
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She got an ' A+' in the physics final exam.
John got 75 % in the history test.
09

to receive money through selling something

Transitive: to get a sum of money | to get a sum of money for a sold item
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You should get a decent amount for your antique furniture at the auction.
We got $5,000 for the vintage camera we listed online.
10

to reach a specific stage or point

Intransitive: to get somewhere
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I 've got as far as the third chapter in the novel
I could n't wait to get to the last episode of the TV series.
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to cause something to perform a specific action

Ditransitive: to get sth to do sth
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She could n't get the computer to recognize the new printer.
We got the car engine to run smoothly after some repairs.
12

to cover the cost of something for someone else

Transitive: to get the cost of something
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Do n't reach for your wallet; I 'll get the cab fare.
I 'll get the groceries this time; you got them last week.
13

to understand something by hearing it

Transitive: to get spoken words
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I could n't get what she said over the phone; the connection was poor.
Sorry, I did n't get the last part of your question; could you repeat it?
14

to receive payment for one's work or services

Transitive: to get payment | to get payment for sth
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She gets a monthly salary of $3,000 for her administrative job.
Writers may get royalties for each copy sold of their published books.
15

to trick or deceive someone, often in a playful or lighthearted way

Transitive: to get sb
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He got his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.
You really got me with that fake lottery ticket; I thought I won!
16

(in baseball) to stop a player from advancing or scoring by catching the ball or tagging them

Transitive: to get a player
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The first baseman stretched to make the catch and get the batter.
The catcher 's accurate throw to second base got the stealing player.
17

to win a prize in a competition

Transitive: to get a prize
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He got a gold medal in the swimming competition.
They got the championship trophy for their outstanding performance.
18

to deliver or transport something or someone to a specific person or place.

Transitive: to get sth somewhere
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I need to get the documents to the office before the deadline.
Can you get this package to my friend's house on your way home?
19

(of an illness or injury) to result in someone's death

Transitive: to get sb
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The severe infection eventually got him, despite all efforts to treat it.
The terminal cancer got her in the end, and she passed away peacefully.
20

to deliver a particular level of performance or quality

Transitive: to get a level of performance
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The latest smartphone gets impressive battery life, lasting up to two days.
The new software update gets faster processing speeds and improved efficiency.
21

to become aware of someone or something

Transitive: to get sth
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Did you get the subtle hint she dropped during the conversation?
Did you get the way he avoided making eye contact when talking about the topic?
22

to commit to memory

Transitive: to get sth
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I need to get the lines for the play before tomorrow's rehearsal.
Did you get all the formulas for the math test?
23

to suffer from an illness, injury, or pain

Transitive: to get an illness or injury
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I got a stomachache from eating too much junk food.
She got a severe headache after a long day at work.
Get
01

a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

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