get in

verb

got in; got in or gotten in; getting in; gets in

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

: involve sense 1a

Synonyms of get in

• arrive
• come
• get through
• appear
• turn up

Examples of get in in a Sentence

it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi

Recent Examples on the Web

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One even got in trouble and is shackled to a wooden pillory, serving as an example to others who disobey the crown and engage in piracy. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Maybe Britani was pinching those people in the airport to get in their wills too. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for get in

• threaten
• kinetin
• tibetan