GET

Get is a word that English speakers use frequently because it has several meanings and that makes it very convenient in many situations. Knowing its different definitions helps whether you are the speaker or the listener.

In a nutshell (to summarize), "get" means to receive, to become, to understand, to answer or respond to a ringing phone or someone who's at the door, to buy, or to retrieve something.


- I didn't "get" your e-mail message. Are you sure you sent it? (to receive)
- I "get" bored on long airplane flights. (to become)
- I don't "get" it. Why do we have to be there two hours early? (to understand)
- I hear the doorbell. Can you "get" it? (Answer or respond to a ringing phone or someone who's at the door)
- The car is low on gasoline. We need "to get" some soon. (to buy)
- I left my iPad on the kitchen table. Would you please "get" it for me? (to retrieve)


In addition "get" is used in many expressions. Here is a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs with “get” to increase your fluency. We English speakers like “get” :)