Meaning

5 senses
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, it.

    If you order the pizza, I'll go get it.

  2. To understand something; to catch on; to fully appreciate its implications.

    If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.

    I thought it was hilarious, but she didn't get it.

    verstehen

  3. (idiomatic)To receive a negative thing: to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating; to get what's coming to one; to feel someone's wrath.

    After the way she spoke to him, she's really going to get it this time.

    receive punishment; be scolded or reprimanded

  4. (slang)To be struck (as an act of violence).

    If you don't put away that smug little smile I swear you'll get it right in the teeth.

  5. (euphemistic, slang)To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality.

    He could get it if he just had more confidence.

Examples

1791 sentences
  1. You'll get used to it soon.

    Ти скоро до цього звикнеш.

    ruТы скоро к этому привыкнешь.

    deSie werden sich bald daran gewöhnen.

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  2. I'm not sure I get it.

    Я не певен, що я це розумію.

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  3. Tom will get used to it.

    Том до цього звикне.

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  4. I can't get used to it.

    Я не можу до цього звикнути.

    ruЯ не могу к этому привыкнуть.

    deIch kann mich nicht daran gewöhnen.

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  5. I got used to it quickly.

    Я швидко до цього звик.

    ruЯ быстро к этому привык.

    deIch habe mich schnell daran gewöhnt.

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Translations

4 languages
Deutsch
By meaning 1
to understand something:

Forms

gets it, getting it, got it, got it
Base formget it · to get it
3rd person singulargets it
Present participlegetting it
Past simplegot it
Past participlegot it / gotten it

irregular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, theyget it
he, she, itgets it

Past simpleLesson

all personsgot it

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, theyhave got it
he, she, ithas got it

Future simple (will)Lesson

all personswill get it

Synonyms

119 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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