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gets

Pronunciation: [/ɡɛts/]

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gets: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use gets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “understanding”

(verb) to understand or comprehend something. It's when you finally figure out how something works or what someone is saying.

Example

She finally gets the joke after hearing it a few times.

Example

He never gets the instructions right, no matter how many times he's told.

Example

Do you get what she's trying to explain?

Context: “receiving”

(verb) to receive or obtain something. It's when you are given or acquire something.

Example

I get a lot of help from my friends when I need it.

Example

He never gets any presents on his birthday.

Example

Did you get the package I sent you?

Context: “arriving”

(verb) to arrive at a place. It's when you reach a destination or come to a specific location.

Example

She gets to school early every day.

Example

They didn't get home until midnight.

Example

What time do you usually get to work?

How to pronounce gets

Pronunciation: [/ɡɛts/]

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