ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Getting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Getting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of get.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of get.

More Meanings

  1. The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
  2. That which is got or obtained; gain; profit.

Example Sentences

With all thy getting, get understanding.
She was always considering how to increase her "gettings," but she never gave a thought as to how she might save them.

Word Forms

Synonyms for getting

Depending on context, synonyms include acquiring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include acquiring, acquire, obtain, gain, attain, achieve.

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