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Getting
Sounds like
geting
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Simple meaning
What does Getting mean?
Getting means receiving, obtaining, or becoming something.
Dictionary definition
Receiving, obtaining, becoming, understanding, or reaching something, depending on context.
Example sentences
Getting in a sentence
easy
He is getting a glass of water.
medium
The sky is getting darker before the rain.
hard
Getting is a common verb form that changes meaning based on the sentence.
Synonyms
Words like Getting
receivingBeing given something.
obtainingGetting or gaining something.
becomingStarting to be something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
givingOffering something to someone else.
losingNo longer having something.
Word family
Getting word family
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Quick practice
Try Getting
Practice 1
What does getting mean?
Getting means getting means receiving, obtaining, or becoming something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses getting correctly?
The first sentence uses getting in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to getting?
receiving is the closest match based on the meaning of getting.
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