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Gets
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Simple meaning
What does Gets mean?
Gets means receives, obtains, or becomes something.
Dictionary definition
Receives, obtains, becomes, understands, or reaches something, depending on context.
Example sentences
Gets in a sentence
easy
She gets a new library book each week.
medium
The soup gets cold if it sits too long.
hard
Gets is a common verb form with several meanings, so the sentence around it matters.
Synonyms
Words like Gets
receivesIs given something.
obtainsGets or gains something.
becomesStarts to be something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
givesOffers something to someone else.
losesNo longer has something.
Word family
Gets word family
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Practice 1
What does gets mean?
Gets means gets means receives, obtains, or becomes something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gets correctly?
The first sentence uses gets in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gets?
receives is the closest match based on the meaning of gets.
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