That tricky little word: Get

Post date: Jul 13, 2018 5:0:24 AM

The word “get” and its past tense “got” is used a lot in English and can have many meanings.

Its used instead of other more descriptive verbs

Here are some examples....

When we obtain something:

    • I always get 2 coffees every morning. (“get” used instead of “buy”)

    • I got a bike for my birthday. (“got” used instead of “was given”)

When something effects us:

    • I get tired after riding my bicycle. (“get” used instead of “feel”)

    • I got sick during the cold weather. (“got” used instead of “became”)

When we understand something

    • I get you. (“get” used instead of “understand”)

Examples of opposite meanings

When we arrive somewhere:

    • She got in after midnight. (“got in” used instead of “arrived”)

    • He usually gets to work late. (“gets to” used instead of “arrives at”)

The opposite of arrive: When we leave somewhere:

    • They got away at 10pm. (“got away” used instead of “left”)

When we want to harm someone:

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The opposite of harm: When we want to know someone better