present tense third-person singular of get
1
as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
2
as in catches
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
don't cough on me—I don't want to get your cold
3
as in produces
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
4
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
5
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
6
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
7
as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
8
as in earns
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
9
as in knows
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
10
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the defense tackled the running back and got the ball
11
as in departs
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
12
as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
13
as in contacts
to transmit information or requests to
I've been trying all day, but I can't get either of them in order to ask the question
14
as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
"I'll get you if you talk to the cops," the loan shark warned
15
as in confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
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