Meaning of the word getting in English
What does getting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
getting
Verb
1.
come to have or hold (something); receive.
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I got the impression that she wasn't happy
Synonym:
acquire obtain come by receive gain earn win come into come in for buy purchase procure secure gather collect pick up appropriate amass build up hook land achieve attain get hold of grab bag score swing nab collar cop retrieve recover take back recoup reclaim repossess recapture retake redeem track down trace claw back replevin replevy
2.
succeed in attaining, achieving, or experiencing; obtain.
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I need all the sleep I can get