'Get' as become
'Get' + adjective means to become: get tired, get angry, get better, get worse, get married, get dressed, get lost, get stuck. This is extremely common and more natural than 'become' in spoken English.
'Get' as obtain/receive
'Get' + noun can mean to receive or obtain: get a call, get a message, get a raise, get a job, get the point, get a degree, get permission.
'Get' as arrive/reach
'Get' + place or 'get to' + place means to arrive: 'When did you get home?' 'I got to the office late.' 'Get here early.'
Ejemplos
- I'm getting tired./aɪm ˈɡɛtɪŋ taɪərd/
I'm becoming tired.
- She got a promotion last month./ʃiː ɡɑt ə prəˈmoʊʃən/
She received a promotion last month.
- What time did you get home?/wʌt taɪm dɪd juː ɡɛt hoʊm/
What time did you arrive home?
- I don't get it./aɪ doʊnt ɡɛt ɪt/
I don't understand it.
- Get well soon./ɡɛt wɛl suːn/
Fixed expression: recover quickly.
Ejercicios
Escritura
Reemplaza la palabra subrayada con la forma correcta de 'get'.
She became very angry.
I received your email.
He arrived home late.
I don't understand the joke.
Comprobación
Opción múltiple
1. What does 'get' + adjective most closely mean?
Opción múltiple