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getting

/ˈɡet.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡet̬.ɪŋ/

Translations

gettingnoun

gettings

Synonyms

getverb

getting

Gerund

got

Past Simple

gotten

Past Participle

getting

Gerund

/ɡet/

(past: got; pp: got (UK) / gotten (US))

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions

gettingnoun

The act of obtaining or acquiring something.

The getting of the new equipment was essential for the project's success.

getverb

To come to have or hold something; to receive.

I hope to get a letter from my friend soon.

To understand or comprehend.

I didn't get the joke he told.

To cause to be in a certain position or condition.

Can you get the door open for me?

To reach or arrive at a destination.

We need to get to the airport by 6 PM.

To become affected by an illness or condition.

He got sick after eating the seafood.

Used to form passive voice.

My car got fixed yesterday.