1. get “Get” is one of the most common and difficult English verbs. It has many different meanings. The following examples illustrate 10 of the most common ways to use to the verb “to get”.

2. get Sense 1 get = to acquire, to come into the possession of something She got a lot of paintings from her uncle. They got a new pet. You will get the results from your test tomorrow. I just barely got the news. What did you get for Chris for his birthday? I got him a new pair of pants. I don’t get it. (I don’t understand.) Ok, I got it. (Ok, I understand.) SOURCE: www.about.com

3. get Sense 2 get = to become, to change into a state He got annoyed when he heard the bad news. (He became annoyed when he heard the bad news.) His illness must be getting more serious. (becoming) I’m getting too old for this. (becoming) When I put the dye in my hair, it got really red. Get going! (Hurry up! Move it!) SOURCE: www.about.com

4. get Sense 3 get = to receive something What did you get for Christmas? I got some clothes for Christmas. His movie got a good review. (received) I got some books from my girlfriend. SOURCE: www.about.com

5. get Sense 4 get = to arrive, to reach a destination She got home at 7 o'clock. She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight. When will you get home? (come / arrive) I will get home at about 5 o’clock. When did you get here? (arrive) SOURCE: www.about.com

6. get Sense 5 get = to bring, to fetch, to go and bring or take back Get me those books over there, please. Could you please get me something to drink? Get your things! (pick up / bring) SOURCE: www.about.com

7. get Sense 6 get = to experience, to undergo, (of mental or physical states or experiences) He’s got an idea. I get too hot when I go to the beach. They get nauseous when they drive. SOURCE: www.about.com

8. get Sense 7 get = to make, to score, (achieve a point or goal) Nick got a 75% on his English test. The Brazilian soccer team got 4 goals. I got an A in my math class. SOURCE: www.about.com

9. get Sense 8 get = to contract, to take, (to be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness) He got AIDS. She got pneumonia. She got a cold from Tom. SOURCE: www.about.com

10. get Sense 9 get = to induce, to stimulate, to cause, to make someone do, (cause to do, cause to act in a certain way) My children finally got me to buy a computer. My wife always tries to get me to listen to her. I always try to get the kids to pay attention in class. SOURCE: www.about.com

11. compound forms of get get into = enter a car or a bus, come to be in trouble. Please get into the car. (enter the car) I always get into trouble. get out of / get off = exit, leave I need to get off at the next station please. (exit the train) Get out of here! (Leave! Go away!) get up = wake up in the morning What time did you get up this morning? I got up at about 6:30. SOURCE: www.about.com

12. get Sense 10 get = pay back, (take vengeance on or get even) We'll get them! That'll get him good! I’ll get you for that! SOURCE: www.about.com