get

Definition

• n. a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
• v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
• v. cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
• v. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

Word forms

Past participle

got

Past tense

got

Present participle

getting

Third person singular

gets

Example sentences

1. vt.

   I hope to get a promotion at work this year.

2. vi.

   She is starting to get better after her illness.

3. n.

   The player made an amazing get to save the match.

4. n.

   The system will get the file you requested shortly.