get - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

to get

Third Person

gets

Present Participle

getting

Past Tense

got

Past Participle

gotten

to receive or come to have something

transitive

He got an unexpected bonus at work.
Did you get any interesting gifts for your birthday?
They got an invitation to the exclusive event.
Did you get my message about the meeting?
The children got toys from their grandparents.

Synonyms:

obtain acquire

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

She got ready for the interview by researching the company.
We should get organized before starting the project.
They decided to get involved in community service.
He got overwhelmed with emotions during the surprise party.
I'm trying to get more comfortable with public speaking.

Synonyms:

grow turn go become

to obtain something through chance, effort, or other means

transitive

Despite her qualifications, she hasn't been able to get a job in her field.
It took a while for us to get the waiter's attention in the busy restaurant.
I managed to get a copy of the rare book from the library.
We need to get approval from the board before implementing the new policy.
He got a rare autograph at the concert by waiting patiently backstage.

Synonyms:

make have

to reach a specific place

We'll need to get to the airport early to catch our flight.
I got to the meeting just in time for the presentation.
Despite the traffic, we managed to get to the theater before the show started.
Let me know when you get to the office.
I got home from work a little earlier than usual.

Synonyms:

come arrive reach

Antonyms:

leave

used for saying that a particular thing exists or happens

transitive

In the desert, you get extreme temperatures during the day and cold nights.
In coastal regions, they get mild temperatures and ocean breezes.
In this neighborhood, you get a mix of different cultural influences.
In certain neighborhoods, they still get reports of lead poisoning.
In some regions, they still get outbreaks of malaria despite efforts to control it.

to depart immediately

After the argument, I told him to get and never come back.
When the teacher caught the students cheating, she told them to get from the exam room.
The manager had enough of the excuses and told the employee to get from the meeting.
The annoyed customer asked the rude patron to get and stop causing a disturbance.
The host told the unruly guests to get.

Synonyms:

buzz off scram fuck off bugger off

to provoke a specific response or reaction

transitive

The thrilling plot twist in the movie always gets a gasp from the audience.
His unexpected announcement got a surprised reaction from the crowd.
The heartwarming ending of the story never fails to get a smile from readers.
The shocking revelation in the documentary got a strong emotional response from viewers.
The controversial statement in the speech got a mixed reaction from the audience.

Synonyms:

incur receive find obtain

to receive or achieve a specific mark or grade in an exam

transitive

She got an 'A+' in the physics final exam.
John got 75% in the history test.
Did you get a passing grade in the calculus exam?
They got high marks for their group project presentation.
I got a 'B-' on the biology midterm.

to receive money through selling something

transitive

You should get a decent amount for your antique furniture at the auction.
We got $5,000 for the vintage camera we listed online.
By selling your designer handbag, you could get around €700.
If you sell your artwork at the gallery, you can expect to get a good sum.
How much did you get for selling your old laptop?

to reach a specific stage or point

I've got as far as the third chapter in the novel
I couldn't wait to get to the last episode of the TV series.
Wait until we get to the section about space exploration.
She got to the final level of the video game after hours of playing.
They haven't gotten to the critical details in the discussion.

to cause something to perform a specific action

She couldn't get the computer to recognize the new printer.
We got the car engine to run smoothly after some repairs.
He struggled to get the remote control to operate the TV.
We got the oven to bake evenly by adjusting the temperature.
It took a while, but she finally got the old clock to tick again.

to cover the cost of something for someone else

transitive

Don't reach for your wallet; I'll get the cab fare.
I'll get the groceries this time; you got them last week.
Allow me to get the entrance fee for the museum.
It's on me.I'll get dinner tonight.

to understand something by hearing it

transitive

I couldn't get what she said over the phone; the connection was poor.
Sorry, I didn't get the last part of your question; could you repeat it?
It was a noisy environment, and I couldn't get most of the conversation.
Sorry, I didn't quite get your last name; could you tell me again?

Synonyms:

catch

to receive payment for one's work or services

transitive

She gets a monthly salary of $3,000 for her administrative job.
Writers may get royalties for each copy sold of their published books.
The receptionist at the hotel gets $15 per hour for handling customer inquiries.
Entry-level software developers get a minimum of $60,000 annually.
The graphic designer gets $500 for each logo design project.

to trick or deceive someone, often in a playful or lighthearted way

transitive

He got his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.
You really got me with that fake lottery ticket; I thought I won!
They got their colleague with a prank, making them believe the office was haunted.
He got his roommate with a fake spider on their bed.
She got her brother by pretending to be a ghost in the dark.

(in baseball) to stop a player from advancing or scoring by catching the ball or tagging them

transitive

The first baseman stretched to make the catch and get the batter.
The catcher's accurate throw to second base got the stealing player.
The pitcher managed to get three batters in a row, securing a quick inning.
The shortstop made a swift throw to first base to get the batter out.
The outfielder's powerful throw to home plate got the advancing runner out.

Synonyms:

draw

to win a prize in a competition

transitive

He got a gold medal in the swimming competition.
They got the championship trophy for their outstanding performance.
She got the grand prize in the photography contest.
The team got the first-place ribbon in the relay race.
He got the top spot in the chess tournament.

to deliver or transport something or someone to a specific person or place.

transitive

I need to get the documents to the office before the deadline.
Can you get this package to my friend's house on your way home?
We must get the injured hiker to the rescue team as soon as possible.
The courier will get the parcel to your doorstep by tomorrow.
Please get these flowers to Sarah for her birthday.

(of an illness or injury) to result in someone's death

transitive

The severe infection eventually got him, despite all efforts to treat it.
The terminal cancer got her in the end, and she passed away peacefully.
Unfortunately, the complications from the disease got the patient sooner than expected.
In the late stages, the disease got him, and he succumbed to its effects.
After battling cancer for months, it was a sudden infection that got her in the end.

to deliver a particular level of performance or quality

transitive

The latest smartphone gets impressive battery life, lasting up to two days.
The new software update gets faster processing speeds and improved efficiency.
The solar panels on the roof get optimal energy production even in low light conditions.
The car gets a top speed of 120 miles per hour.
The vacuum cleaner gets outstanding suction power, making cleaning more efficient.