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Idiom idiom

get used


To become accustomed to something; to acclimate; to adjust.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

It takes time to get used to a new city.

CONTEXTUAL

I moved to a colder country, but I am finally starting to get used to the freezing weather.

COMPLEX

Although the sudden change in her daily routine felt overwhelming at first, she eventually managed to get used to the new demands of her promotion.


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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  7. 07

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Last updated August 10, 2026