| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get up [ɡet ʌp] | to rise from bed |
Other meanings
- to stand up
- to organize or prepare something (informal usage)
- to climb or move to a higher position
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get up"
- Get up early or you’ll miss the bus. Stand up from bed.
- He got up and left the room without a word. Stood up from a sitting position.
- They got up a surprise party for her birthday. Organized a party.
- He got up the ladder quickly. Climbed the ladder.
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Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
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 out
to leave or escape from a place
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 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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