getting
|get/ting|
A2
/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
(get)
obtain or understand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'get' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'geta', where 'geta' meant 'to obtain or reach'.
Historical Evolution
'geta' transformed into the Middle English word 'geten', and eventually became the modern English word 'get'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to obtain or reach', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of obtaining or acquiring something.
The getting of the new job was a turning point in his life.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39