If you want to sound more natural, confident, and fluent in English, learning phrasal verbs with GET is a must. GET is one of the most common and flexible verbs in the English language, and when we add different prepositions or adverbs, it creates new meanings that native speakers use constantly.

In this guide, you’ll learn 12 of the most useful GET phrasal verbs, including their meaning, examples, grammar notes, and whether each verb is separable or inseparable.

🔥 Why Learn GET Phrasal Verbs?

Mastering these verbs will help you:

• understand native speakers more easily

• express yourself more naturally

• stop translating in your head

• improve daily conversation skills

• become more fluent and confident

Let’s get started.

1. GET UP

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To stand up or get out of bed.

Examples:

• I get up at 6 a.m. every day.

• He got up quickly when the alarm rang.

• Note: You cannot say “get it up” in this meaning.

2. GET ALONG / GET ALONG WITH

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To have a good relationship with someone.

Examples:

• We get along really well.

• She doesn’t get along with her coworkers.

  Grammar Tip:

• Get along = general

• Get along with + person = specifies the relationship

3. GET OVER

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To recover from something (emotionally or physically).

Examples:

• She finally got over the flu.

• It took him a long time to get over the breakup.

• Note: “Get it over” has a different meaning (“complete something unpleasant”), so don’t confuse them.

4. GET BY

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To manage or survive with limited resources, money, or skills.

Examples:

• When I go to Spain, I can get by with my Spanish.

• I don’t make much money, but I get by.

  Grammar Tip:

• Get by on + amount

• Get by with + help/skill

5. GET AWAY

Type: Inseparable

Meaning 1: To escape

• The thief got away.

Meaning 2: To take a short vacation or break.

• I need to get away this weekend.

6. GET IN

Type: Inseparable

Meaning 1: To enter a car or small space.

• Get in the car!

Meaning 2: (informal) To arrive

• My plane got in late last night.

7. GET OUT

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To leave or exit a place.

Examples:

• Get out of the car.

• I need to get out more and socialize.

 8. GET OFF

Type: Inseparable

Meaning 1: To leave a bus, train, plane, or bike.

• We got off at the wrong stop.

Meaning 2: To finish work

• I get off work at 6 p.m.

• Note: Very common in everyday English.

9. GET RID OF

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To remove or eliminate something.

Examples:

• I need to get rid of old clothes.

• How can I get rid of this smell?

10. GET AHEAD

Type: Inseparable

Meaning: To make progress or succeed, especially in work or life.

Examples:

• She works hard to get ahead in her career.

• Learning English will help you get ahead.

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