How to Use "to Get"
by Cristina
The verb "to get" and how to use it. I have some problems with the verb to get because it has a lot of meanings...Could you help me to understand this verb more? Thank you a lot. Your website is very fun and important to me. Hi Cristina, To Get does have many meanings because it can be used as a phrasal verb (get in, get out, get over etc). What I'd like to do is explain the basic usage so that you understand that, and then you can explore the phrasal verbs afterwards. Like always, I'm referring to my copy of the Practical English Usage What does "get" mean?Generally speaking, you need to know that the meaning of get depends on the word that follows it.If it is followed by a direct object like "a beer", "a newspaper" or "a pen" then get simply means to obtain. Synonyms for get?receive, obtain, fetch, catch."Get" also means "become".If you would like to say that you are growing older or becoming older you could say that "I am getting older". Get can be used to express the process of becoming something.What do you think Cristina? Does that help explain the meaning and usage of get? Would you like an answer without waiting?You can answer all your grammar questions yourself and in the comfort of your own home?How? It is simple. Get a copy of Practical English Usage  , by Michael Swan. I can honestly say that this grammar reference guide is the best I have ever used and I use it daily answering all of your grammar questions; including this question. Get this book now and start solving your grammar questions! Click on the image above to buy the book safely and quickly through Amazon.ca Cristina, if you like you could write some examples below, using get and I would be more than happy to review them to make sure you are using it correctly. Have a wonderful day everyone! - Diana :)
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