To Get:meanings

'To get' can be used in a number of patterns and has a number of meanings.

TO GET + direct object = obtain, receive, buy.

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I got my passport last week.
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TO GET + place expression = reach, arrive at a place.

Examples

How are you getting home tonight?
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TO GET + adjective = become, show a change of state.

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I am getting old.
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TO GET + preposition/adverb is used in many phrasal verbs.

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This rain is really getting me down.
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TO GET has a number of other meanings:

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• Do you get it? (= understand)
• He's getting dinner tonight. (= prepare a meal)
• I'll get the bill. (= pay)
• That really gets me! (= irritate, annoy)

Other expressions with GET:

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• To get rid of something means to throw it away.
  Example: I'm going to get rid of all these old newspapers.
  
  
• To get out of bed on the wrong side means to be in a bad mood.
  Example: He got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning and he's been horrible all day.
  
  
• To get your own back means to have your revenge or punish someone.
  Example: She's getting her own back for all those rude things you said at the party last night.