— about phrasal verbs. Many beginners, for example, do not understand why in one case a well-known one is translated this way, and in another case it radically changes its meaning. The understanding that it’s all about the preposition that follows it and that there is such a thing as a “phrasal verb” does not come immediately.
Phrasal verbs with get- this is one of the most extensive groups of similar verbs, which is very important to remember. The fact is that in everyday speech such expressions can be found quite often, so it is better to immediately be ready for work and defense.
In order for the information to stick in your heads, I will give examples for each of the expressions. It is very important to know when they are used, and with the help of examples it is best understood and remembered.
Let's first look at the picture, which shows all the variants of phrasal verbs with “get”.
Now with translation into Russian:
get over (something/someone)- to recover, to recover; overcome ( straight and trans.), stop thinking about something
I can't get over how hard that test was.
I can't forget how difficult the test was.
get along- have a good relationship with someone
Those two just don’t get along.
Those two clearly don't get along.
get away with (something)- do something bad and not be punished for it; to be successful at something
The bank robbers got away with robbing the bank. The police never found them.
The robbers successfully escaped with the loot from the bank. The police never found them.
get back- come back
We need to get back to the subject.
We need to get back on topic.
get by- live without money, have money only “for survival”
I have enough money to get by until next week.
I have enough money until next week.
get in- enter; arrive somewhere by plane, train, bus
She got in the car.
She got into the car.
We got in late last night.
We arrived last night.
get into- to be involved in something; get interested ( unformed)
Matthew got into trouble by stealing cars.
Matthew got into trouble stealing cars.
get off- disembark, dismount; leave
We have to get off early in the morning before traffic is heavy.
We need to leave early in the morning before the traffic starts.
get on– enter, climb (on board a ship), board (a transport); with (someone)- to get along with someone, to have a good relationship.
You want me to get on a bus and go to Moscow?
Do you want me to get on the bus and go to Moscow?
He gets on well with the neighbors.
He gets along well with his neighbors.
There are no more verbs in the picture, but we have not yet looked at all phrasal verbs with “get”. A few more examples:
get out- leave, leave
I didn’t feel safe in the canoe and wanted to get out as soon as possible.
I didn't feel safe in that canoe and wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible.
get up- get up, go up
I usually get up at 7.
I usually get up at seven.
get at (someone)– constantly criticize someone; understand something
Mary tried to get at the cause of the problem.
Mary tried to understand the cause of the problem.
get through- cope, survive, finish
The refugees will need help to get through the winter.
Refugees will need help to survive the winter.
get around- travel from place to place; visit
I get around by bicycle, but my brother gets around on foot.
I ride a bike, but my brother walks.
get out of (doing something)- avoid doing something you don't want to do
get through to (someone)- successfully explain something to someone
get down to- take something seriously
Dinner is finished and now it’s time to get down to business.
Dinner is over, it's time to get down to business.
get around to (something)- finally do something
I finally got around to doing my homework. I didn't do it for several days.
I'm finally done homework. I haven't done it for several weeks.
The verb “get” generally plays an important role in English language. Its use is limitless. In the following articles we will try to find out everything there is to know about it. Today we looked at almost all phrasal verbs with get, however, something still remained “behind the scenes”. Including the meanings of these expressions. It was short excursion on the topic in the following articles this topic will be discussed in more detail.
A phrasal verb is a special type of verb that is formed by adding to a simple verb pretext (in,on etc.) or adverbs (down, up etc.). As a result of this, the original meaning of the simple verb is lost.
Today we will look at the most “many-faced” and popular in English - the verb to get.
In English, phrasal verbs allow one verb to take on literally dozens of meanings depending on what you add to it. They can take the same aspectual and tense forms as ordinary verbs. phrasal verbs Although phrasal verbs in English tend to be more used in colloquial speech, than with business communication, the need for his knowledge has not become less. In spoken English, these verb constructions have gained immense popularity. Being a kind of originality of the English language, they will help you add “naturalness” to your speech. By using these forms, you can avoid some of the dryness that is typical of those who learn a language from textbooks. We also often learn individual words, which we then translate “word for word,” thereby making the language unnatural. Today, by learning some of the "root" constructions of the language, you will become one step closer to normal English speech.
Verb forms to get in English sentences
It was no coincidence that I named the verb to get“many-faced”: the fact is that a huge number of prepositions and adverbs come into contact with a given verb, radically changing their semantic characteristics. However, it can also show its diversity, taking the form of not only a phrasal, but also a simple verb. 
In English, one word can have many meanings, especially if it is a verb. And even more so if this verb is GET
Simple verb to get
Let's consider all the meanings that a simple form of a verb can take to get using example sentences.
12 meanings of the simple verb to get:
- Receive
I got this work, because I have the experience. — I got this job because I have experience - Buy
He gets the black clothes, because he likes black color. — He buys black clothes because black is his favorite color. - Become (sentences like: “It’s dawning” / “It’s getting dark” require this verb)
It is getting dark. — It’s getting dark. (Getting darker) - Bring something to someone
I will get you the cup of tea. - I'll bring you a cup of tea - Complete
I can get this work by evening. — I can finish this work by evening - to force someone, to persuade someone
I will get him to go with us. - I'll persuade him to come with us. - Transfer
I want to get table in the other room. — I want to move the table to another room - get there, arrive
It take me 10 minutes to get to the railway station. — It takes me 10 minutes to get to the train station - Earn
I got USD 12,000 this year. — I earned 12,000 this year - place, place
Mary cannot get all the books in her bag. — Mary can't fit all the books in her bag - Understand
I didn't get the main idea of the story. — I didn’t understand the main idea of the story - Get there using any transport, find transport (catch)
Nick got a taxi. — Nick hailed a taxi.
I get there by boat. — I get there by boat
Forms of the phrasal verb get
Even more “spectacular” versatility is manifested by this verb when it takes on various forms of a phrasal verb. Phrasal verb get has become one of the most popular verbs in the English language. When studying its meanings, do not forget to pay attention to the sentences, since entire forms are better remembered than words taken individually! Forms of the phrasal verb get Get up —
- get up
- wake someone up
- intensify (about natural disasters, about feelings, about emotions)
- dress up, put on
- Kate gets up at 9 o'clock. — Kate gets up at 9 am.
- Get him up, we are late. - Wake him up, we're late.
- Fire got up and they had to carry water faster. “The fire was getting worse and they had to carry water faster.
- “Nick, get yourself up this blue shirt,” said his wife. - “Nick, put this on.” blue shirt", said the wife.
Get along (with somebody)- Get along with)
- Amanda gets along with her boss. — Amanda gets along with her boss
Get along-
- hold out, get by (without something)
- succeed
- get along
- Ann got along without water two days. — Ann lasted two days without water
- Tom got along with his new article. — Tom finished his article
- Nick gets along with his father-in-law. — Nick gets along with his stepfather
Get around- visit, bring to visit
- Get around your girl-friend. — Bring your friend to visit
Get away- to escape, to avoid
- They get away from FBR. — They're running from the FBI
Get down- go down
- I should get down, he is waiting for me. - I have to go down, he's waiting for me
Get back- return, return
- We got back your money. - We returned your money
Get in —
- Win the elections
- Plant (in the soil)
- Gather (tax, harvest)
- Insert (words)
- Enter (college, university, etc.)
- Be sure, you will get in at the election. - Be sure that you will win the elections.
- I got in the potatoes. — I planted potatoes.
- I will get in the apples and pears. — I'll pick apples and pears.
- I want to get some words in. — I want to insert a few words.
Get off —
- depart, depart
- Start off
- Clean
- Save yourself, avoid punishment
- Getting out of transport
- We ought to be getting off. - We have to go
- She got off her work successfully. — She started her work successfully
- I can get this stain off my dress. — I can remove this stain from my dress
(Note the example above. There are cases where an object can be placed between a verb and an adverb/preposition. Such sentences have what is called a “separable” verb.)
- Tom got off thanks to you. - Tom escaped punishment thanks to you
- Lise will get off at the 3rd station. — Liz will get off at the third stop
Get on —
- Get on (in transport)
- Get started...
- You'll get on the bus tomorrow. - Tomorrow you will take the bus
- Drear children, get on to your test. — Dear children, start the test.
Get out —
- leave, get out, leave
- pull out, take out
- “Get out, Mike!”, the girl-friend shouted. - “Get out, Mike!” - his girlfriend shouted
- “Get her out, please,” asked Kate. - “Pull her out, please.” - Kate asked
Get over —
- Coping, overcoming difficulties
- Go, move
- Finish
- She'll get over it. - She can handle it
- I think you should get over there. - I think you should move there
- Mary will get over with her project very soon. — Very soon Mary will finish her project
Get through —
- Pass the exam
- Deal with something/someone
- Many students didn’t get through - Many students did not pass the exam
- He'll get through with this impolite boy! - He will deal with this impolite guy!
Reinforcement exercise on the use of the verb to get
To consolidate, I suggest downloading and completing the following exercise: in the sentences, instead of spaces, insert the word necessary in meaning. Below you will find answers to all the suggestions that will help you find out whether you did everything correctly.
The verb get is one of the most commonly used words in the English language. When we turn it into a phrasal verb, that is, we add small words - prepositions, then its use becomes even wider.
Therefore it is necessary to know it.
In this article I have collected 17 of the most used expressions with the verb get.
17 meanings of the phrasal verb get in English
Let's look at what combinations the verb get forms.
1. Phrasal verb get away
Translation: 1. To escape, to avoid, to run away, to escape 2. To go on vacation
Meaning:
1. To leave or run away from somewhere or someone. Especially when it is difficult to do so.
2. Travel or go on vacation somewhere
We tried to getaway from the crowds.
We tried to avoid the crowd.
I just need to get away for a few days.
I just need to get out and relax for a few days.
2. Phrasal verb get along
Translation: To get along, to be in good relations
Meaning: Like each other and be friends with each other
She gets along with children.
She gets along with children.
I get along with my boss.
I'm on good terms with my boss.
3. Phrasal verb get across
Translation: Convey to the listener, clearly state
Meaning: Successfully convey information to others
He got his idea across.
He got his idea across.
She could get her point across to the audience.
She was able to convey her point of view to the audience.
4. Phrasal verb get ahead
Translation: Succeed, move forward
Meaning: Be successful in the work you do
They want to get ahead in life.
They want to succeed in life.
He wants to get ahead in his work.
He wants to succeed at work.
5. Phrasal verb get back
Translation: Come back
Meaning: Return to somewhere after you've been somewhere else
We must get back.
We must go back.
I want to get back home.
I want to go home.
6. Phrasal verb get back to
Translation: Call someone back, contact them later
Meaning: Call someone to give information they asked for or because you couldn't talk the last time they called
I will get back to you.
I'll call you back.
She will get back to you later.
She will contact you later.
7. Phrasal verb get behind
Translation: To fall behind, to be late
Meaning: Not doing as much work or not paying as much money as you owed by a certain date
He got behind his study.
He fell behind in his studies.
I don't want to get behind with my work.
I don't want to overstay my job.
8. Phrasal verb get by
Translation: Survive, get by
Meaning: To be able to live or cope with difficult situation using what you have
I can get by without your help.
I can do without your help.
I don't know how he gets by on so little money.
I don't know how he gets by with such little money.
9. Phrasal verb get down
Translation: Grieve
Meaning: Making someone feel unhappy
He is really getting me down.
He really upset me.
Don't let it get you down.
You shouldn't get upset about this.
10. Phrasal verb get in
Translation: to arrive, to arrive
Meaning: Reach a certain place
What time did you get in?
When will you come?
Our train is getting in later.
Our train arrives later.
11. Phrasal verb get on
Translation: Get along, get along (with people)
Meaning: Be on good terms with someone
I get on with my sister.
My sister and I get along well.
She gets on with her mother-in-law.
They get along with their mother-in-law.
12. Phrasal verb get off
Translation: 1. Get out of the vehicle 2. Finish work
Meaning:
1. Leave the bus, train, plane or boat
2. Leave the place where you work
Let's get off the bus.
Let's get off the bus.
When do you usually get off work?
What time do you usually leave work?
13. Phrasal verb get out
Translation: Get out (rough form)
Meaning: Leave some place
Get out of my room.
Get out of my room.
Get out of our house.
Get out of our house.
14. Phrasal verb get over
Translation: recover, survive
Meaning: Feel better after being sick or sad
We got over many difficulties.
We have experienced many difficulties.
She will get over the shock soon.
She will soon recover from the shock.
15. Phrasal verb get round to
Translation: Get to something, find time for something
Meaning: Take your time to finally do something
I will get round to call you.
I'll find time to call you.
She got round to sport.
She found time for sports.
16. Phrasal verb get together
Translation: Come together
Meaning: Informal meeting or a party
Let's get together.
Let's get together.
We get together once a year.
We get together once a year.
17. Phrasal verb get up
Translation: Get up
Meaning: Get to your feet, take a standing position
You have to get up early.
You must get up early.
I usually getup at 8.
I usually get up at eight.
So, we have looked at the use of the phrasal verb get. Now let's practice using it.
Reinforcement task
Translate the following sentences into English. Leave your answers in the comments below the article.
1. He gets along with his parents.
2. He wants to return to Russia.
3. She brought her idea to her boss.
4. The train arrives at 8 pm.
5. We get together every weekend.
Phrasal verbs are a peculiar feature of the English language. They occur quite often both in everyday speech and in fiction.
The essence of phrasal verbs
When combined with adverbs or prepositions, the meaning of the verb changes partially or completely. One of common mistakes for beginners is the desire to translate every single word. But if we are talking about constructions or stable phrases, such as idioms or phrasal verbs, we should remember that these are indivisible semantic units.
Therefore, this topic needs to be given Special attention and first work through at least the most common get, take, do, go, break, make, look, etc. Each group needs to spend a sufficient amount of time working with examples and exercises for translation and paraphrasing. The main goal is to make them part of your active vocabulary and start using it when speaking.
Verb to get: basic meaning and forms
This word covers a very wide range of meanings. The most common translation options are as follows:
- get, get, get;
- acquire, buy;
- have, possess;
- generate, produce;
- catch (about a disease), become infected;
- get + adjective - become (for example, it's getting dark - gets dark)
This is far from full list possible values. When translating, you should always pay attention to accompanying words and translate in context. Get refers to irregular verbs: In the American version, the form (third column of the table) is gotten.
Phrasal verb get: list of the most common combinations
The following is a list of the most common combinations of get + preposition or adverb. Some phrases have several translation options. In order to choose the right one, pay attention to the neighboring words. The correct translation depends on understanding the context.
Consider the phrasal verb get + preposition.
| get | about | 1) walk, travel, ride |
| along | 1) succeed 2) cope (with difficulties), get by (without something) |
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| along with (smb.) | get along (with someone), get along, find a common language | |
| at | 1) get, get |
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| by | 1) to be acceptable, acceptable 2) make ends meet 3) get away with impunity, "get away with it" |
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| in | 1) enter (into a room) |
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| into | put on, put on | |
| off | 1) go out 2) avoid punishment 3) take off (clothes) 4) clean (from paint) |
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| on | 1) put on |
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| on (with) | 1) succeed, make progress 2) get along, be on good terms |
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| out | 1) go out |
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| over | 1) cross, climb, cross 2) to recover, to recover (after illness) 3) transmit (information, information) 4) overcome |
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| through | 1) finish, finish 2) pass the exam 3) call 4) spend (time, money) |
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| up | 1) get up (from bed) 2) rise, intensify (about fire, wind) 3) organize (a party) 4) stage (a play in the theater) |
We present to your attention the phrasal verb get + adverb (or adverb and preposition).
Phrasal verb get: examples of use
Trying to memorize lists of words and phrases is unlikely to lead to good results. In order to master any rule and new vocabulary, you need to try to put the learned material into practice as quickly as possible. The following are some examples of the most common phrases:
- The rumor has got about everywhere. - Rumors spread everywhere.
- Children get about your homework. - Children, start your homework.
- He got across the street. - He crossed the street.
- I want to get at the truth. - I want to find out the truth.
- She won't be able to get away for the holidays. - She won't be able to go away on vacation.
- I lent him money two weeks ago and I want to get it back. - I lent him money two weeks ago and I want to get it back.
- This cloudy weather is getting me down. - This cloudy weather depresses me.
- He was ill but now he is getting over. - He was sick, but is getting better now.
Exercises with answers
Another good way master the phrasal verb get - work through several exercises, bringing to automaticity the skills of translation, substitution of words or replacement with synonyms.
1. Translate into English:
- tomorrow I want undertake for English books.
- Cold. Put it on your coat.
- When the bus stopped she came out first.
- In the evening rose (intensified) wind.
- Stories spread everywhere.
2. Get over is a phrasal verb that has several translation options. The task is to translate Russian sentences using it:
- I know I should overcome these difficulties.
- He plays the piano very well, but you can't hand over it's different.
- She getting better after the flu.
- I can't overcome such a distance.
- Some boy climbed over over the fence.