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 Despite the fact that phrasal verbs in English language, as a rule, is 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:

1. Receive
   I got this work, because I have the experience. — I got this job because I have experience
2. Buy
   He gets the black clothes, because he likes black color. — He buys black clothes because black is his favorite color.
3. Become (sentences like: “It’s dawning” / “It’s getting dark” require this verb)
   It is getting dark. — It’s getting dark. (Getting darker)
4. Bring something to someone
   I will get you the cup of tea. - I'll bring you a cup of tea
5. Complete
   I can get this work by evening. — I can finish this work by evening
6. to force someone, to persuade someone
   I will get him to go with us. - I'll persuade him to come with us.
7. Transfer
   I want to get table in the other room. — I want to move the table to another room
8. 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
9. Earn
   I got USD 12,000 this year. — I earned 12,000 this year
10. place, place
    Mary cannot get all the books in her bag. — Mary can't fit all the books in her bag
11. Understand
    I didn't get the main idea of ​​the story. — I didn’t understand the main idea of ​​the story
12. 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 —

1. get up
2. wake someone up
3. intensify (about natural disasters, about feelings, about emotions)
4. 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-

1. hold out, get by (without something)
2. succeed
3. 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 —

1. Win the elections
2. Plant (in the soil)
3. Gather (tax, harvest)
4. Insert (words)
5. 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 —

1. depart, depart
2. Start off
3. Clean
4. Save yourself, avoid punishment
5. 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 —

1. Get on (in transport)
2. 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 —

1. leave, get out, leave
2. 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 —

1. Coping, overcoming difficulties
2. Go, move
3. 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 —

1. Pass the exam
2. 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 “To get” is the most ambush verb for beginners for two reasons.

1. It has a huge number of meanings,
2. They don’t write about it in grammar textbooks.

And since the verb ‘to get’ is one of the most common words in the English language, you need to know its most basic meanings. Very briefly but comprehensively, I will give the most common translations of this word in colloquial speech, which will raise your English by several points at once.

Get - basic meanings and usage

1. To come, to get, to arrive:

I got home late last night because of the traffic.
I arrived home late because there were traffic jams.

I'll call you, when I get home.
I'll call you when I get home.

I got to Tokyo at 3 a.m.
I arrived in Tokyo at 3 am.

How to get to the nearest hospital?
How to get to the nearest hospital?

What time will you get here?
What time will you be here?

Call me as soon as you get to the office.
Call me as soon as you get to the office.

2. Buy something:

I got a new laptop.
I bought a new laptop.

She got a dress.
She bought a dress.

3. Earn:

She gets $50 an hour for her services.
She receives/earns $50 per hour for her services.

4. Receive, acquire:

He got many presents for his birthday.
He was given / he received / many gifts for his birthday.

I got a new job.
I got /I got/ a new job.

I got an email from my friend.
I received an email from my friend.

To get an apology.
Receive an apology.

I've got a call.
They called me = I received a call.

5. Understand:

Did you get that?
Did you understand this?

I didn't get that.
I didn't understand this.

Got it.
Clear. Understood.

I don't get it.
I don't understand this.

Do you get what I'm saying?
Do you understand what I'm telling you?

6. Answer the doorbell or answer when the doorbell rings:

Can you get that call for me?
Can you answer the phone?

I'll get it.
I'll pick up the phone = I'll answer.

7. Request/suggestion:

Can you get me a glass of water, please?
Please bring me a glass of water.

Can you get me that book?
Would you bring me that book?

Could you get me my phone? It's in the bedroom upstairs.
Could you bring me my phone? He's upstairs in the bedroom.

Can I get you something to drink?
Can I get you something to drink?

8. Get in a taxi, car, bus:

Get in the car.
Get in the car.

I got in the taxi.
I got into a taxi.

Get on the bus.
Get on the bus.

9. Catching a taxi:

I got a cab. I caught a taxi.

10. Find:

I couldn't get any information.
I couldn't find/get information.

11. Catch a disease:

I got a cold last week.
I'm sick = I have a cold.

12. Call someone:

Get the doctor!
Call a doctor!

13. State change:

Get hungry	Get old	Get wet
Get thirsty	Get divorced	Get married
Get confused	Get excited	Get better
Get cut	Get sick	Get hot
Get calm	Get tired	Get lost
Get stuck	Get taller	Get more interesting

Examples:

The food is getting cold.
The food is getting cold.

She gets annoyed when people ignore her.
She gets angry when she is ignored.

I get confused with English grammar.
I'm confused about English grammar.

He got rich just after moving to Dubai.
He became rich after he moved to Dubai.

Exercises to consolidate the verb Get

Exercise 1

Write sentences in English using the verb Get.

1. I just bought a new sofa.
2. I arrived home at 10 pm.
3. Could you bring my mobile tomorrow?
4. I get nervous before speaking in public.
5. Shall I bring you a drink?
6. I need to buy milk.
7. I couldn't find anything /information/.

Correct answers to exercise #1

1. I just get a new sofa.
2. I get home at 10 pm.
3. Could you get me my phone tomorrow?
4. I get nervous when I have to speak in public.
5. May I get you a drink?
6. I need to get some milk.
7. I couldn’t get any information.

Exercise 2

Make sentences from the words listed.

1. home / I / at 3 am / get.
2. confusing / get it now / at first / it was / but I.
3. get/ when / I have / a lot of work / tired / I.
4. horror movies / why / I don’t / are so popular / get.
5. you / me / a glass of water / get / could.
6. got / yesterday / Tom / for drunk driving / arrested.
7. get / make sure / on time / you / to the airport.
8. a new laptop / I / from my dad / for Christmas / got.
9. from school / do / what time / home / the kids / get.
10. to get / at the supermarket / a job / how.

Correct answers to exercise #2

1. I get home at 3 am.
2. It was confusing at first but I get it now.
3. I get tired when I have a lot of work.
4. I don’t get why horror movies are so popular.
5. Could you get me a glass of water?
6. Tom got arrested for drunk driving yesterday.
7. Make sure you get to the airport on time.
8. I got a new laptop for Christmas from my dad.
9. What time do the kids get home from school?

To begin with, this material is enough for a beginner to understand the speech of native speakers and to be understood himself. But if your level is higher than intermediate, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the variations of the phrasal verb Get. This part is very important and necessary in the English language, therefore, I will try to briefly and simply give comprehensive information on 10 GET phrasal verbs.

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 relationship X

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 2) spread (about gossip, rumors) 3) begin (to duties)
	along	1) succeed 2) cope (with difficulties), get by (without something)
	along with (smb.)	get along (with someone), get along, find a common language
	at	1) get, get 2) get to the point, understand 3) keep in mind 4) to find fault, to tease
	by	1) to be acceptable, acceptable 2) make ends meet 3) get away with impunity, "get away with it"
	in	1) enter (into a room) 2) board (train, etc.) 3) arrive 4) bring
	into	put on, put on
	off	1) go out 2) avoid punishment 3) take off (clothes) 4) clean (from paint)
	on	1) put on 2) board (train, bus, horse) 3) grow old 4) live (in the question: “How are you doing?”)
	on (with)	1) succeed, make progress 2) get along, be on good terms
	out	1) go out 2) take out 3) find out
	over	1) cross, climb, cross 2) to recover, to recover (after illness) 3) transmit (information, information) 4) overcome
	through	1) finish, finish 2) pass the exam 3) call 4) spend (time, money)
	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.

Hello friends! As you probably know, the verb "to get" receive" is one of the most popular words in spoken English. There are many meanings and stable expressions with this word. I don't think anyone knows them all.

In this article I will tell you about the five most common meanings and phrases with the word "get". It is very important to know them if you want to speak English easily.

Phrases with the verb to get

To get in the meaning of “go (travel), come, arrive.” For example, if you want to say that you are coming somewhere, you can say:

I usually get to work at 9 am.

Usually, I come to work at 9 am.

Yesterday I worked till 6 pm, then I got to university. I got home late in the evening.

Yesterday I worked until 6 pm, then went to college. I came home late in the evening.

Our train got to the station. (Our train arrived to the station)

Our train arrived at the station.

Get meaning “to understand”

The verb “get” can be used to mean “to understand” understand". If you understand something or someone, you can say:

I get it.

I understand it.

I get what you mean.

I understand what you mean.

I get you.

I understand you.

I’m sorry, but I don’t get it.

Sorry, but I don't understand this.

I've not got it. Could you repeat, please?

I didn't understand. Could you repeat it please?

If you’re explaining something to your friend you can ask him:

"Do you get it?" or just “Get it?”

You understand?

This is a very popular phrase. Use it.

To get used to do something

The next phrase is To get used to do something. It means "to get used to something" For example:

I got used to wake up so early in the morning.

I'm used to waking up so early in the morning.

I got used to such a work schedule.

I'm used to this work schedule.

I have to get used to it.

I have to get used to this.

I’ll get used to this new house, don’t worry.

I'll get used to this new house, don't worry.

An extremely important phrase. Use it!

To get rid of something

It means "to get rid of something" For example:

You have to get rid of these old clothes!

You need to get rid of these old things!

I can't get rid of this habit.

I can't get rid of this habit.

I got rid of all the furniture in my house.

I got rid of all the furniture in my house.

Please, get rid of this car.

Please get rid of this car.

A very useful and good phrase.

To get on

And the last phrase is “to get on”. If you are on good terms with someone, you can say:

I get on well with my colleagues.