getting
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.the act of receiving, buying, or obtaining something.
v.the present participle of 'get' in the sense of acquiring, receiving, or purchasing something.
Simple“I am getting a new phone for my birthday next week.”
In context“The company is currently getting a lot of negative feedback regarding their recent change in privacy policy.”
UsageOften used in continuous tenses to describe a process of acquisition.
- 02 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.
Simple“It is getting dark outside, so we should head home.”
In context“The situation is getting increasingly complicated as more stakeholders voice their concerns about the budget.”
UsageFollowed by an adjective to show a gradual change.
- 03 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.
Simple“We are finally getting to the hotel after a long flight.”
In context“Getting to the remote village requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and several hours of careful navigation through the mountains.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“I think I am finally getting the hang of this new software.”
In context“After several explanations, the students were finally getting the point of the complex mathematical theorem.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
n.the act of getting or collecting something.
n.the act of obtaining or acquiring; used as a gerund or verbal noun.
Simple“The getting of wisdom is a lifelong process.”
In context“The aggressive getting of market share became the firm's primary objective during the fiscal year.”
UsageOften appears in the structure 'the getting of [noun]'.
Synonyms
Usage getting a premium · getting involved · getting started