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Definition of get verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to obtain, buy, or earn something: He went to the store to get some milk. UK I think she gets about $40,000 a year. We stopped on the way to get some breakfast. get something for something I managed to get all three suitcases for under $200. How much did he get for his car? (= How much money did he sell it for?)
1. a. : to gain possession of. got a new bicycle. b. : to receive as a return : earn. he got a bad reputation for carelessness. 2. a. : to obtain by concession or entreaty. get your mother's permission to go. b. : to become affected by (a disease or bodily condition) : catch. got measles from his sister. 3.
Get means to catch, or grab. If you get a cold, someone passed it on to you. If you get an idea, that means you understand it. Get can also be used to talk about directions. If you want someone to get out of a room, you want them to leave. If you sleep on the sidewalk, the police will make you get up. Get is also short for beget, or make children.
v. tr. 1. a. To come into possession or use of; receive: got a cat for her birthday. b. To meet with or incur: got nothing but trouble for her efforts. 2. a. To go after and obtain: got a book at the library; got breakfast in town. b. To go after and bring: Get me a pillow. c. To purchase; buy: get groceries. 3. a.
You can use get in expressions like get moving, get going, and get working when you want to tell people to begin moving, going, or working quickly. I aim to be off the lake before dawn, so let's get moving.
Get definition: to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of. See examples of GET used in a sentence.
to make someone or something do something: Sorry, I couldn't get the window to shut properly. We might be able to get dad to pay. get to do sth. B2. to have an opportunity to do something: I never get to sit in the front seat. get sick/rich/wet, etc. B1.
Get Definition. To come into the state of having; become the owner or receiver of; receive, win, gain, obtain, acquire, etc. To meet with or incur.
to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension. Judaism to cause to be in one's possession or succeed in having available for one's use or enjoyment; obtain; acquire: to get a good price after bargaining; to get oil by drilling; to get information.
