Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get in

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.24 in modern English

Syllables: get in
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, in.

verb

To get into or inside something, literally or figuratively.

Transitive verb

verb

To enter a place; to gain access.

Intransitive verb

verb

To secure membership at a selective school.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

verb

To be elected to some office.

Intransitive verb

verb

To fit (words) into a conversation etc.

Transitive verb

verb

To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change; to draw in.

verb

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Hurry up and get in the car!"
"He tried to go after the ball but couldn't get in the game."
"You'd better get in gear. We've got work to do!"
"If you want to get in, you'll need the gate code and a key."
"Teens walk the redlight district but can never get in."
"They hacked his password and finally got in."

Usage

Inflected Forms

gets in (present, singular) getting in (participle, present) got in (past) got in (UK, participle) gotten in (US, participle)

Phrases

get-in price get a word in edgewise

Frequently Paired Words

get a word in edgewise

Synonyms

drive out result pull in move in draw in enter come in get into go into go in move into

Questions

What does get in mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, in.

How to pronounce get in

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