Phrasal verb
get into sth
Definition
phrasal verb. to become interested in an activity or subject and start doing it often.
phrasal verb. to develop a strong interest or involvement in a particular activity, hobby, or field of study; often implies a transition from casual awareness to active participation.
Examples
“I really want to get into photography this year.”
“She started to get into yoga after her doctor suggested it for her back pain.”
“While many students initially struggle with the abstract concepts, most eventually get into the subject once they see its practical applications in the real world.”
Examples
simple
“I really want to get into photography this year.”
contextual
“She started to get into yoga after her doctor suggested it for her back pain.”
complex
“While many students initially struggle with the abstract concepts, most eventually get into the subject once they see its practical applications in the real world.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun or a gerund representing a hobby, sport, or genre.
Teaching tip
distinguish this from the literal sense of entering a vehicle or building; this figurative sense focuses on the beginning of a new habit or passion.
Pitfall
I got into for playing chess.
I got into playing chess.
the verb 'get into' is followed directly by the object or gerund without an extra preposition like 'for'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
into
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + into + object