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getting

  • noun
  • /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/

The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.

Other meanings

  1. That which is got or obtained; gain; profit.

Example sentences

  • “She's used to getting whatever she wants.”

    Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

  • “You have no idea what you're getting into.”

    Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0

  • “You'll soon see me getting to where you are.”

    Tatoeba · AmarMecheri · CC0

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “getting” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.