getting (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
Definition
Acquiring or obtaining something; becoming or starting to be in a particular state or condition.
Examples
He is getting a new job next month.
The weather is getting colder.
I'm getting the impression that you don't agree.
How to Use getting
- get + adjective (collocation)
- To become or start to be in a particular state. — "It's getting cold outside."
- get + past participle (collocation)
- To have something done to you, or to experience a change. — "He got hurt in the accident."
- get + noun (collocation)
- To obtain or receive something. — "I'm getting a new phone."
- get + to + infinitive (collocation)
- To have the opportunity or succeed in doing something. — "We finally got to see the Eiffel Tower."
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