get in

verb

got in; got in or gotten in; getting in; gets in
Synonyms of get innext

intransitive verb

1
a
: enter
b
: arrive
2
a
: to become friendly
b
: to become involved
3
: to become accepted for membership or chosen for office

transitive verb

1
: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering
2
: to include in one's schedule
3

Examples of get in in a Sentence

it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi
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Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production. Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 June 2026 Being interruptible means loosening our grip on our tasks and plans so there's enough space for real people to get in. Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026 Tyler Tolbert, starting in place of Witt at shortstop, got in on the fun, too. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album. Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for get in

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of get in was in the 15th century

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“Get in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20in. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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