getting (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: ˈɡɛtɪŋ
Definition
The process of obtaining, acquiring, or becoming something.
Examples
He is getting a new job next month.
The children were getting tired after playing all day.
We are getting closer to our destination.
How to Use getting
- getting to (prepositional phrase)
- Arriving at a place or reaching a point. — "We are getting to the station soon."
- getting [adjective] (collocation)
- Becoming or changing into a state described by the adjective. — "The soup is getting cold."
- getting [past participle] (collocation)
- Causing something to be done or undergoing a change of state. — "I need to get my hair cut."
- getting [noun] (collocation)
- Obtaining or acquiring a noun. — "She is getting a new car."
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