“Get” is an irregular verb in English. It has many different meanings. Here are some of the most common ways we use “get” with some examples:

To buy:

I got you flowers. I hope you like them!

Last year I got a new car.

Did you remember to get eggs at the store?

We need to get a new mattress - this one is hurting my back!

To receive:

I finally got the results of the exam back and I passed!

I got new earrings for my birthday.

We should get the flu shot this weekend.

You won’t get good grades if you don’t study for the exams.

To understand:

I don’t get it - can you explain it to me again, please?

I didn’t get the joke he told us. Can you explain it to me?

At first I didn’t understand, but I get it now.

She won’t get it until she has experienced it for herself.

To arrive:

I got to the airport late and I missed my flight.

We got home really late last night and I forgot to set the alarm clock for this morning.

What time does your flight get in? Maybe we can meet for dinner.

Sorry I can’t stay for lunch, I have to get to work.

To become + adjective:

I’m getting really sleepy. Can we finish the movie tomorrow?

My mom got frustrated when I forgot to put my dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

I could see she was getting angry because her face was turning red.

He gets sad whenever we have to say goodbye.