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Get — different meanings

Syllabus topic 8: Get — different meanings

Get — different meanings. Get can mean obtain, become, arrive or cause something to happen.

How it works

Get can mean obtain, become, arrive or cause something to happen. Get someone to do persuades/arranges an action; get something done arranges a service. Get + past participle can form a conversational passive, often focusing on an event or change.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • I'll get someone to check it.
  • We got the roof repaired.
  • He got injured while playing football.
  • It's getting dark.
  • What time did they get to the venue?

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