Get - Various Meanings and Uses

It is necessary to understand the various meanings and uses of GET in English.



1. To receive
I got a mobile on my birthday.

Come, Arrive
She gets home late everyday.

2. Become
He got happy at this news.
Don't get frustrated.

3. To have a strong effect on
The story of this novel really got me.

4 . To catch or take
I got the 2.15 airplane for Mumbai.

5. To capture or seize
They got him at the airport.

6. To earn
I get $1500 a month.

7. To bring or fetch
Please get a glass of water for me?

Influence or persuade
We shall get him to work on this project.

8. To understand
I can't get the meaning of this sentence.

9. To be affected by, or catch
My sister got a cold yesterday

10. To communicate with
I got my father by phone.



Use as a Causative Verb:
(To cause. When the things are done by others, inspired by the subject)

He got the fan repaired.

We shall get the money depositted in the bank.

Please get a cup of tea made for me.