Cool MateMeaning of Getting
Getting in a sentence
- I am getting a new phone next week.
- She is getting better at playing the piano.
- After a long wait, they are getting their orders filled.
- He isn’t getting the respect he deserves at work.
- We are getting ready for the party tonight.
- I love getting surprises for my birthday.
How to use Getting
Use 'getting' when talking about obtaining or becoming. It's neutral, suitable for casual or formal settings. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
get + object
Memory hint
Think of 'get' as 'gathering' things.
Related words
Collocations with Getting
- getting older
- getting started
- getting lost
- getting excited
- getting tired
Opposites of Getting
- losing
- releasing
Common mistakes with Getting
- Confused with 'got' which is the past tense.
- Using 'getting' as a noun instead of a verb form.
- Misplaced in tenses; should match the subject.
Compare Getting with Obtain, Receive, Acquire, Fetch, Attain
Getting appears in
Getting in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الحصول على
أن تحصل على شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাওয়া
কোনো কিছু পাওয়া বা লাভ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Bekommen, Erhalten
Etwas erhalten oder bekommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Obtener
Recibir o conseguir algo.
- Persianفارسی
گرفتن، شدن
به دست آوردن یا دریافت کردن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Obtenir, Recevoir, Devenir
Recevoir ou obtenir quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिलना, पाना
कुछ मिलना या पाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ottenere, Ricevere, Diventare
Ricevere o ottenere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Obtendo, Recebendo, Ficando
Receber ou obter algo.
- RussianРусский
Получение
Получать или приобретать что-либо.
- Urduاردو
ملنا
کچھ حاصل کرنا یا وصول کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
得到, 变得
收到或获得某物。
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Frequently asked questions about Getting
What does Getting mean?
To receive or obtain something.
How do you use Getting in a sentence?
I am getting a new phone next week.
Can you give another example of Getting?
She is getting better at playing the piano.
What are synonyms for Getting?
Common alternatives include obtain, receive, acquire, fetch, attain.
What is the opposite of Getting?
Opposite meanings include losing, releasing.
What words go with Getting?
It commonly pairs with getting older, getting started, getting lost, getting excited, getting tired.
What are common mistakes when using Getting?
Confused with 'got' which is the past tense. Using 'getting' as a noun instead of a verb form. Misplaced in tenses; should match the subject.
How do you pronounce Getting?
US: //ˈɡɛtɪŋ//, UK: //ˈɡɛtɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Getting?
Use 'getting' when talking about obtaining or becoming. It's neutral, suitable for casual or formal settings. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.