got (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɡɒt/
Definition
To receive, obtain, or acquire something.
Examples
She got a promotion after working there for five years.
Did you get my email?
He finally got the tickets he wanted.
How to Use got
- get to (prepositional phrase)
- To have to do something; must. — "We've got to leave soon."
- get over (phrasal verb)
- To recover from an illness or a disappointment. — "It took her a long time to get over the flu."
- get along with (prepositional phrase)
- To have a friendly relationship with someone. — "She gets along well with her colleagues."
- get up (phrasal verb)
- To rise from bed after sleeping. — "I usually get up at 7 AM."
- get back (phrasal verb)
- To return to a place. — "What time did you get back last night?"
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