Uses Get - Got
“To get” + Direct Object
To Obtain
Examples
Where did you get that coat?
We got permission to build the extension on our house
To Receive
Examples
I got my drivers license in the mail this morning
Did you get my email yesterday?
“To get” + Expression of Place
To Arrive
When we use "to get" with the meaning of "arrive", we need the preposition of direction or movement "to".
Examples:
Greg didn’t get to the party until 11 o’clock
What time do you get to work in the mornings?
“To get” + Preposition or Adverb
To get on/in
When we talk about going up, in English we use "to get on" with buses, trains, planes, but "to get in" with cars and houses.
Examples:
Where do you get on the train? “The Broadway/Lafayette stop.”
The flight was delayed. We didn’t even get on the plane until 11:30
Note: "To get" is an irregular verb. The past and the past participle are "got"
“To get” + Adjective
To become
In this sense, "to get" indicates a process or a change of state.
Examples:
Don’t get angry, I was just joking!
When did you get married?
Other Uses of “To get”
To Persuade
Examples:
Can I get you to change your mind?
I tried to get Jane to come to the party, but she just wouldn’t be convinced
To Understand
Examples:
I don’t get it, can you repeat what you just said?
Henry didn’t get the joke and so was the only one not laughing