get
gb/ɡˈɛt/ us/ɡˈɛt/
A1
English
~ 100
kap, szerez, lesz, válik, odaér, eljut, megérkezik, ért, rávesz, csináltat
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to get [something]
I got a letter from my friend yesterday.
Tegnap kaptam egy levelet a barátomtól.
She got a new phone for her birthday.
Születésnapjára kapott egy új telefont.
We need to get more milk before the store closes.
He got first prize in the competition.
They got the package this morning.
Learner examples
I got a book from the library.
Kivettem egy könyvet a könyvtárból.
She got a pen from her teacher.
Kapott egy tollat a tanárától.
We got some apples from the shop.
He got a toy from his dad.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'get' with 'become' when talking about receiving things, leading to incorrect sentences like 'I became a gift'.
Meaning
obtain or receive something
Collocations
get a job
|get a ticket
|get a gift
|get money
|get a chance
Synonyms
receive (More formal and neutral; often used for official or planned giving.)
|
obtain (Often implies effort or process in getting something.)
Antonyms
give (Opposite action of transferring something to someone else.)
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get something means to receive it or have it given to you.
To come into possession of something; to receive or acquire it.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to get [adjective]
It's getting dark outside.
Odakint sötétedik.
He got very angry when he heard the news.
Nagyon mérges lett, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
I hope you get well soon.
She got nervous before the interview.
We got lost in the city.
Learner examples
It is getting cold now.
Most kezd hideg lenni.
He got happy when he saw his dog.
Boldog lett, amikor meglátta a kutyáját.
I got sick last week.
She got tired after running.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'become' instead of 'get' in casual speech, making it sound overly formal.
Meaning
become or start being
Collocations
get tired
|get ready
|get sick
|get angry
|get lost
Synonyms
become (More formal and explicit; often used in writing.)
Antonyms
remain (Means to stay in the same state without changing.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To change into a new state or condition.
To begin to be in a particular state or condition.
VERB
A1
3
Usage pattern:
to get [to a place]
We got to the station just in time.
Épp időben értünk oda az állomásra.
What time did you get home last night?
Hánykor értél haza tegnap este?
I usually get to work at nine o'clock.
They got into the city before noon.
Learner examples
I get home at 5 p.m.
Délután 5-kor érek haza.
We got to school early.
Korán értünk oda az iskolába.
She got to the park at 3 o’clock.
He got to the bus stop on time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'to' after 'get' when it's needed, e.g., 'We got school' instead of 'We got to school'.
Meaning
arrive at a place
Collocations
get home
|get to work
|get there
|get into town
Synonyms
arrive (More formal; often used for official arrival times.)
Antonyms
leave (Means to go away from a place.)
Themes
travel
|daily life
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To come to a place.
To reach or arrive at a specific location.
VERB
A2
4
ért
A1
Usage pattern:
to get [something]
Do you get what I mean?
Érted, mire gondolok?
I didn't get the joke at first.
Először nem értettem a viccet.
She finally got the point of the story.
He doesn't get why it's important.
Learner examples
I don't get this word.
Nem értem ezt a szót.
Do you get my question?
Érted a kérdésemet?
She gets the lesson now.
He gets the story.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'get' here means 'receive', causing confusion in understanding context.
Meaning
understand something mentally
Collocations
get the joke
|get the idea
|get the point
Synonyms
understand (Direct synonym; 'get' is more informal and conversational.)
Antonyms
misunderstand (Fail to understand correctly.)
Themes
communication
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To understand what someone says or means.
To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
to get [someone] to [verb] / to get [someone/something] [past participle]
I got my brother to help me move the furniture.
Rávettem a testvéremet, hogy segítsen elmozdítani a bútorokat.
She got her phone fixed yesterday.
Tegnap megjavíttatta a telefonját.
The movie really got me thinking about life.
We need to get everyone involved in the project.
Learner examples
I got my friend to help me.
Rávettem egy barátomat, hogy segítsen.
She got her car cleaned.
Kitisztíttatta az autóját.
He got his watch repaired.
They got the children excited.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with simple possession, missing the causative meaning entirely.
Meaning
cause someone to do something
Collocations
get someone to help
|get someone interested
|get something fixed
Synonyms
persuade (Implies convincing through reasoning or requests.)
|
make ('Make' can sound stronger or more forceful than 'get'.)
Antonyms
prevent (Stop someone from doing something.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make another person do or feel something.
To make someone do something or cause them to experience something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
get
IPA
GB/ɡˈɛt/
US/ɡˈɛt/
Syllables & stress
get (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (get)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: get
- 3rd Person Singular: gets
- Present Participle: getting
- Past: got
- Past Participle: gotten
Word family
Forms
gets
verb
getting
verb
got
verb
gotten
verb
Related words
getaway
noun B1
get-together
noun B1
Advanced or less common
go-getter
noun B2
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: getting Verb
- Irregular past: got Verb
- Irregular past participle: gotten Verb
Expressions
get along with
1/ɡˈɛt əlˈɔŋ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
have a good relationship with someone
To be friendly and work well together with someone.
Examples
- I really get along with my coworkers.
- Do you get along with your neighbors?
get along with
4/ɡˈɛt əlˈɔŋ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
have a good relationship
To like someone enough to have a good relationship with them.
Examples
- Do you get along with your new manager?
- The two brothers don’t always get along with each other.
- She gets along well with everyone on the team.
Learner examples
- I get along with my classmates.
- He doesn’t get along with his roommate.
get together
1/ɡˈɛt təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
meet socially with others for activity/event
To meet with friends, family, or others for fun or an activity.
Examples
- We should get together for dinner sometime.
- Our class gets together every year for a reunion.
get up
1/ɡˈɛt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
rise from bed or sitting/lying position
To stand after sitting or lying, especially in the morning after sleeping.
Examples
- I usually get up at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
- She got up from her chair to greet him.
get up
2/ɡˈɛt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
rise from bed or seat
To get out of bed, or to stand up.
Examples
- What time do you get up on weekdays?
- He got up from the table and answered the door.
- I was so tired that I didn’t get up until noon.
Learner examples
- I get up early for work.
- She got up from the sofa.
get over
1/ɡˈɛt ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
recover from illness or difficulty
To feel better after being sick, sad, or having problems.
Examples
- It took her months to get over the breakup.
- It took her months to get over the flu.
- He's finally getting over his cold.
- He still hasn’t got over losing his job.
get rid of
1/ɡˈɛt ɹˈɪd əv/
phrasal verb
remove or dispose of something unwanted
To throw away or stop having something you do not want.
Examples
- I need to get rid of these old clothes.
- They finally got rid of the broken sofa.
get rid of
2/ɡˈɛt ɹˈɪd əv/
phrasal verb
Remove or dispose of something unwanted
To throw away, remove, or stop having something you do not want.
Examples
- I need to get rid of these old shoes.
- She finally got rid of her bad habits.
- We should get rid of the broken furniture.