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Synonyms & Similar Words
acquire
obtain
gain
procure
receive
take
capture
seize
snatch
grab
clutch
clasp
grasp
reach
attain
achieve
accomplish
collect
gather
retrieve
fetch
bring
convey
carry
transport
transfer
move
convey
deliver
provide
supply
furnish
offer
present
give
bestow
confer
impart
share
lend
borrow
rent
lease
hire
purchase
buy
get hold of
come by
Meaning of Get
The primary meaning of the word "get" is to obtain, acquire, or receive something.
Definitions
- To obtain, acquire, or receive something, especially as a result of effort or request
- To become affected by a feeling or emotion
- To arrive at or reach a place
- To understand or learn something
- To become or make something, such as a particular state or condition
Etymology of Get
The word "get" originated from Old English "gietan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "beget"
It has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to seize" or "to take"
Over time, its meaning has expanded to include a wide range of uses, including obtaining, acquiring, receiving, and becoming
Example Uses
- I got a new job last week
- Can you get me a glass of water?
- She got tired of waiting and left
- They got married in a small ceremony
- He got lost in the woods and had to spend the night there