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How to pronounce get
Say it like this: /ɡɛt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ɡɛt/
What does get mean?
verbTo obtain; to acquire.
“Lance is going to get Mary a ring.”
To receive.
“He got a severe reprimand for that.”
To have. See usage notes.
“I've got a concert ticket for you.”
nounOffspring, especially illegitimate.
“‘You were a high lord's get. Don't tell me Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell never killed a man.’”
Lineage.
A difficult return or block of a shot.
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