Get
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɛt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Get is a verb meaning (transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
Meaning
(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To receive.
- (transitive, in a perfect construction, with present-tense meaning) To have. See usage notes.
- (transitive) To fetch, bring, take.
- (transitive) To cause to become; to bring about.
- (transitive) To cause to do.
- (transitive) To cause to come or go or move.
- (copulative, rather informal, followed by an adjective) To become, or cause oneself to become (often with temporary states, past participle adjectives and comparatives).
Example Sentences
Lance is going to get Mary a ring.
I've got a concert ticket for you.
He got a severe reprimand for that.
Can you get my bag from the living-room, please?
Word Forms
- gets
- getting
- getten
- gettest
- getteth
- gett
Synonyms for get
Depending on context, synonyms include acquire, have, accomplish, attain, catch, earn.
Antonyms for get
Common opposites include lose, terminate, cease, end, leave, take away.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obtain, acquire, bring, begin, arrive, commence.
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