The verb "get" has many uses in English.  It is an informal
word that replaces other, more formal, verbs.  It is a common
word in conversation, and understanding how it is used will
improve listening comprehension skills.  

The list below shows the verbs that get can replace:


Obtain
I went to the store to get some milk.

Receive
I got a bicycle for Christmas.
I got a B+ on my exam.

Arrive
I get to work everyday at 7am.

Understand
I don’t get the math homework.
I don’t get it.

Become
My friend spilled his drink on my pants and I got angry.
It’s late and I am getting tired.
It’s getting late.  We should go home.

Buy/Order                                                        
I went out for dinner last night and I got a steak and my friend
got pasta.

Deal With
Can you get the phone please?
I will get the door.
I’ll get it.

Prepare
It takes me 1 hour everyday to get ready. (the process of
becoming ready)

Force/ Persuade
How can I get my son to read more?
The government wants to get the people to pay their taxes on
time.

Possession (Have)
Very informal
Do you got any money?



Get + Preposition

"Get" is used with many prepositions to make phrasal verbs.  
Here is a list:

Get Up  
Wake up
  • What time do you get up in the morning?
Stand up
  • The students got up out of their seats.

Get Down
To go down from somewhere high.
  • I got down from the tree.

Get On
Buses, Trains, Planes, Bicycles, Motorcycles
  • He got on the train 5 minutes before it left the station.

Get Off
Buses, Trains, Planes, Bicycles, Motorcycles
  • He got off his bicycle and started to walk.

Get Out
Imperative to tell someone to leave.
  • Get out of my bedroom right now!

Get Back
Return
  • When will you get back from school?
Move back/Watch out
  • Get back!  There is a car coming.

Get Over
To no longer have emotional difficulty with something or
someone.
  • It took 2 months for him to get over his ex-girlfriend.

Get Through
To accomplish and complete a difficult task.
  • Training for the marathon was very difficult, but I got
    through it.

Get Away With
To not be caught for doing something wrong.
  • I stole a chocolate bar from the store and got away with it.


Here is a list of other phrases that are common with "get."

  • Get married
  • Get divorced
  • Get a job
  • Get a drink
  • Get stuck
  • Get in trouble
  • Get cleaned up
  • Get ready
  • Get dressed


Practice Get with these readings:

Get Reading

Practice Get with these songs:

Get What You Give

Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley
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