The Verb “GET” / Phrasal verb with “GET” : English Vocabulary Lesson
In this tutorial for beginners’ learners would be able to learn how to use the verb get as a “main verb” and also as a “phrasal verb” with this English vocabulary lesson backed up with forms, examples and exercises. Let’s start:
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The verb “get”
“get” is often a difficult verb for English students
It has lots of different uses and meanings.
We use get;
-as a main verb with many different meanings
– in several idioms (expressions) that are difficult to translate literally.
-in several phrasal verbs
Forms of “get” as main verb and a phrasal verb
Present simple Form -ing form (continuous)
I get getting
you get
he / she/ it gets
we get
you get
they get
Forms of Get as a Main Verb
1. “get“ – as to “receive” something
to get something = to receive something
I got a phone for my birthday.
Sharon got a pair of sunglasses from her friend.
2. “get” – as to “buy”, “obtain” or “fetch”
to get something = to buy / obtain / fetch something
He’s getting some food for lunch.
Jack is getting some books for his brother.
3. “get” – as to “get for someone”
to get somebody something = to buy / obtain / fetch something for somebody
My dad got Ben a bike.
Pat got Carl a backpack for his camping.
4. “get” – as to arrive at a place
-to get somewhere / event = to arrive somewhere
I’m in Bali. I got here last week.
Paul got to the show at 4 o’clock.
5. “get” – as to take
to get a train / bus / flight / taxi = to take/ catch (transport)
I got the plane on time.
I’m getting a taxi
6. “get” – a main verb
To get something = to understand something
Ben is trying solve his Math’s problem but he didn’t get the answer.
I’m not attending the conference because I don’t get the agenda.
7. “get” – as “to become”
get + adjective = to become (progressive change)
Glenda is getting sad.
Peter is getting lazy.
Forms of Get as in Phrasal Verbs
“get” – phrasal verbs to describe movement
to get on –to enter a train /bus/ aeroplane/ ship
to get in – to enter a car/ taxi /small boat/ building / room
They are getting on the train.
The guest is getting in the room.
Ben is getting in a small boat.
“get” – phrasal verbs to describe movement
to get off– to leave a train/bus/ aeroplane/ ship
to get out of– to leave a car/ taxi /small boat/ building / room
The boy is getting off the school bus.
John is getting out of the building.
Cecil is getting out of the taxi.
“get” – phrasal verbs to describe movement
get up – to leave the bed and start the day.
Carl is getting up.
“get” – phrasal verbs in general
-to get on well with somebody
-to have a good relationship with somebody.
Cecil gets on well with Claire.
“get” – Idiom (expression)
To get somebody to do something
= to persuade somebody to do something.
Jack got me to watch concert with him.
So, there we are, you just learned the verb “get” as a “main verb” and “6 phrasal verbs” with examples and if you have any ideas to avoid making mistakes with this vocabulary lesson you are welcome to share it with us!
