Phrasal Verbs with ‘get’
The verb get is one of the most versatile in English. Combined with prepositions and adverbs, it creates dozens of essential phrasal verbs.
Movement and Progress
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| get up | rise from bed/chair | I get up at 7 every morning. |
| get in / get into | enter (vehicle, room) | Get in the car! |
| get out / get out of | exit | She got out of the taxi. |
| get on | board (bus, train) | We got on the train just in time. |
| get off | leave (bus, train) | Get off at the next stop. |
| get away | escape, leave for a break | We need to get away for the weekend. |
Relationships and Communication
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| get along (with) | have a good relationship | Do you get along with your colleagues? |
| get back to | respond to someone later | I’ll get back to you tomorrow. |
| get through (to) | make contact / make understood | I couldn’t get through to him on the phone. |
| get over | recover from (illness, breakup) | It took weeks to get over the flu. |
| get together | meet up | Let’s get together for coffee. |
Actions and Results
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| get rid of | dispose of, remove | I need to get rid of these old files. |
| get used to | become accustomed to | You’ll get used to the new system. |
| get around to | finally find time to do | I never got around to calling him. |
| get away with | avoid punishment/consequences | He always gets away with being late. |
| get on with | continue, make progress | Let’s get on with the meeting. |
Many ‘get’ phrasal verbs are separable: you can put the object between ‘get’ and the particle. Get it done. / Get the work done.