get — to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet/
Example Sentences
- I finally got the joke after 10 minutes of awkward silence.
- Can you get me a coffee? I'm practically dead without caffeine.
- She got angry when I ate her leftover pizza.
get
VERB[/ɡet/]
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Old Norse 'geta', meaning 'to obtain' or 'to beget'. It originates from a common Germanic root within the Indo-European language family, making it an ancient term with deep etymological roots shared across Germanic languages.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Old Norse 'geta' (to obtain, beget), which is a simple, uncompounded root with no identifiable prefix or suffix in its original form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I finally got the joke after 10 minutes of awkward silence.”
“Can you get me a coffee? I'm practically dead without caffeine.”
“She got angry when I ate her leftover pizza.”
“I need to get better at pretending to listen in meetings.”
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