101 Ways to Use "Get"

"Get" is a very flexible word.  If you put it with another word, it will drastically change the their meaning.  Here are a few common "get" expressions.  The ones on this list all have double meanings (except for the last two, which I just like).

- get to

- get to 

- get back

- get back to (someone)

- get into 

- get into

- get it

- get it

- get together with

- get in touch with

Can you guess what they mean?  Here is a brief answer and example.  

- get to = arrive (I'll get to work at 9:00)

- get to = start (I'll get to my homework later)

- get back = return (I'll get back later than usual)

- get back to (someone) =  respond (I'll get back to you tomorrow)

- get into = enter (Get into the car)

- get into = become interested in (She got pottery after visiting the museum)

- get it = understand (I get it!)

- get it = buy/retrieve (Could you get it on the way home?)

- get together with = meet (Let's get together next Wednesday)

- get in touch with = contact (You should get in touch with her before she goes on vacation)

And there's more.  A LOT more.  "Get" is one of the most expressive words around, and it's really natural to use.  Learning and practicing these expressions will help out in just about any situation.