This article will help you understand how to use “get” in simple English. We’ll look at its different meanings, how it’s used in sentences, and some common phrases with “get.”

The meaning of GET is to gain possession of. How to use get in a sentence. How do you pronounce get?: Usage Guide

GET meaning: 1. to obtain, buy, or earn something: 2. to receive or be given something: 3. to go somewhere and…. Learn more.

acquire: to get a good price after bargaining; to get oil by drilling; to get information. to go after, take hold of, and bring (something) for one's own or for another's purposes;

Origin of Get From Middle English geten, from Old Norse geta, from Proto-Germanic getaną (compare Old English ġietan, Old High German pi-gezzan 'to uphold', Gothic bi-gitan 'to find, discover'), from Proto-Indo-European gʰend- 'to seize'.

"get" is one of the most common verbs in English, and the many meanings may be confusing for language learners. The following table indicates some of the different constructions found, along with the most common meanings of each:

Definition of get verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.