getting

A1 · Beginner

v. changing into a new state or feeling.

v. the present participle of 'get' used as a linking verb to describe a transition or change in state.

“It is getting dark outside, so we should head home.”

“The situation is getting increasingly complicated as more stakeholders voice their concerns about the budget.”

A2 · Elementary

v. moving toward or arriving at a place.

v. the present participle of 'get' indicating movement toward a destination or reaching a specific location.

“We are finally getting to the hotel after a long flight.”

“Getting to the remote village requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and several hours of careful navigation through the mountains.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. starting to understand a joke, a concept, or a person.

v. the present participle of 'get' used informally to describe the process of comprehending or grasping a concept.

“I think I am finally getting the hang of this new software.”

“After several explanations, the students were finally getting the point of the complex mathematical theorem.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of getting or collecting something.

n. the act of obtaining or acquiring; used as a gerund or verbal noun.

“The getting of wisdom is a lifelong process.”

“The aggressive getting of market share became the firm's primary objective during the fiscal year.”