The different uses of the verb get
Get + noun: get an email, get a job, get a new TV, get the train, etc. (=receive, obtain, buy, bring, take)
- We
get lots of emails every day. - My son
got his driving license last week. - Did you
get a present for Tommy’s birthday? - ‘How did you go to Pam’s house?’ ‘I
got a train .’
Get + adjective: get married, get hungry, get old, get tired, etc. (=start to be married/hungry/old/etc.)
- Why did you
get angry ? - It
‘s getting dark . - When did they
get married ? - After breakfast, I have a shower and
get dressed .
Get to + place (=arrive)
- What time did you
get to the hospital ? - She
gets to work at 8. - It was difficult to
get here . - Do you usually
get home late?
Note that we say