get in English: To receive or obtain something

Translation

To receive or obtain something, or to become a certain way.

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (get, got, got/gotten)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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"Get" here means to receive the letter.

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"Got" is the past form, used for something already received.

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Here "get" means to become, so the sky is becoming dark.

Related words

have

To own or hold something, or to help make a past tense (have, has, had).

take

To get hold of something and carry it, or to move it with you.

give

To hand something to someone so it becomes theirs to have or use.

go

To move or travel from one place to another.

find

To see or get something you were looking for or did not expect.

collect

To bring things together in one place, or to go and get something.

receive

To get or take something that someone gives or sends to you.

gain

To get more of something, such as time, weight, or help.

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