English · Common Verbs
get
/ɡet/
[/ɡet/]
obtain; become
Beginnerverb
Definition
To obtain, receive, or become something. It is extremely flexible and appears in countless everyday phrases.
Example
Could you get me a glass of water from the kitchen, please?
Could you get me a glass of water from the kitchen, please?
Etymology
From Old Norse 'geta' (to obtain, reach), replacing older native forms.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most versatile everyday verbs in English.