| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get out [ɡet aʊt] | to leave or escape from a place |
Other meanings
- to become known
- to remove something
- to go out socially
- to say something with difficulty
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get out"
- We need to get out of here before the storm hits.
- The truth finally got out, despite the cover-up.
- Can you get the stain out of this shirt?
- I don’t get out much these days.
- He could barely get out a word through his tears.
Features of Using "get out"
Separability:Optionally separable
Transitivity:Transitive and Intransitive
Level:A2
Verb:get
Particle:out
“Get out” can be both literal (to leave a place) and figurative (to reveal information, to overcome emotions). Can sometimes be separable, especially when referring to “get something out”. Widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get through
to finish or survive something difficult
get away
to escape or leave from somewhere or someone
get by
survive or manage with difficulty
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get into
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get behind
fail to do something on time
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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