get

Meaning of get in English

Verb

1. gain or earn money, profit etc.

He got a lot of money when his father died.

2. go and take something

Get me a chair.

3. have understanding of

I don't get the joke.

4. catch in a trap

We got several salmon in the river.

5. prepare

She helped her mother (to) get dinner.

6. grow to be

I got sick.

7. cause to be in a particular condition or state

get supper ready

8. cause to do, as by persuasion, inducement etc.

I got him to repair my car. ー I have him repair my car.

9. cause to be done

She got her handbag stolen.