gets

[ɡets]

gets Definition

• 1. to come into possession of; receive
• 2. to become
• 3. to understand

Using gets: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gets" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She gets a lot of emails every day.

• Example

  He gets angry easily.

• Example

  I don't get what you mean.

• Example

  The weather is getting colder.

• Example

  She finally got her dream job.

gets Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gets

• acquires
• obtains
• receives
• becomes
• understands

Antonyms for gets

• misses
• loses
• gives

Phrases with gets

• get along

  have a good relationship with someone

  Example

  I get along well with my coworkers.

• get away

  escape or go on vacation

  Example

  I need to get away from work for a while.

• get over

  recover from an illness or emotional distress

  Example

  It took me a long time to get over my breakup.

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Summary: gets in Brief

The verb 'gets' [ɡets] has several meanings, including receiving something, becoming something, and understanding something. It can be used in various contexts, such as receiving emails or becoming angry. Common phrases include 'get along,' meaning to have a good relationship with someone, 'get away,' meaning to escape or go on vacation, and 'get over,' meaning to recover from an illness or emotional distress.