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.  

Over and Under + Adjective = Disaster!

Being overpaid sounds nice.  Being underworked doesn't sound so bad either.  But over and under is generally something that is not good.  If you're overpaid, then your customers and company are getting cheated.  If you are underworked you're not being treated fairly.

Over + adjective is too much.  Under + adjective is too little.  Here are some common examples:

• Overdressed                                                          Underdressed
• Overpaid                                                               Underpaid
• Overworked                                                          Underworked
• Overcooked                                                          Undercooked
• Overbooked                                                          Underbooked 

All not so good for somebody.  So if over and under is not good, then what is?  There's no easy one word solution, you'll have to use your judgement in every case.  Here are few examples in blue that could be more positive situations.

• Overdressed               appropriately dressed          Underdressed
• Overpaid                    fairly paid                            Underpaid
• Overworked               fairly worked                      Underworked
• Overcooked               well cooked                       Undercooked
• Overbooked               fully booked                        Underbooked