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Understanding "Get" in English Usage

The document discusses the different meanings and uses of the verb "get" in English. It can mean to find, buy, or receive something when followed by a noun. When followed by an adjective, "get" means to become. It can also mean to arrive somewhere. Additionally, "get" is used in many common phrases and verbs like "get up", "get on with", and "get ready".

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Understanding "Get" in English Usage

The document discusses the different meanings and uses of the verb "get" in English. It can mean to find, buy, or receive something when followed by a noun. When followed by an adjective, "get" means to become. It can also mean to arrive somewhere. Additionally, "get" is used in many common phrases and verbs like "get up", "get on with", and "get ready".

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1.

Get + noun = find/buy/receive sth

If you don’t have something and you need it, then you can get it.

For example:

 I need to get some milk from the shop


 After I graduate, I’ll get a job
 I got your email

Get has slightly different meanings in each sentence.

I need to get some milk from the shop – get = buy


After I graduate, I’ll get a job – get = find
I got your email – get = receive

In spoken English, we use get more often than more specific verbs like buy or find.

2. Get + adjective = become

For example:

 It’s getting cold


 My book got wet
 I’m getting tired—let’s take a break

This is a very common way to use get. In fact, if you use become in these sentences, it sounds
very strange.

3. Get = arrive

 What time will you get home?


 How do we get to the city centre?
 The train gets to Paris at 4.00.

4. Verbs and phrases with get

Get is used in many common phrases and phrasal verbs.

 get up – what time do you get up?


 get on with sb (have a good relationship with sb) – I get on well with my brothers and
sisters
 get ready – it takes me ten minutes to get ready in the morning

There are many, many more!

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