Nov 30, 2020 · The basic meaning of get in all these examples is become, or change state into. We are getting prepared -> We are taking action to become prepared We are getting married …

1) to getting We say a guide to grammar, a complete guide to football, etc. The structure is a guide + noun, and "to" is a preposition. Instead of the noun we can use a gerund: a guide to …

Dec 31, 2014 · So, I like getting/ to get to the station in plenty of time. In grammar in use book, the bold part has been considered as correct answer. I am wondering why. What is more, would …

Apr 30, 2024 · In your exact context, the real underlying implication is probably more don't go too fast for your dating partner rather than ...for yourself, but that's just a quirk of the exact context. …

Aug 17, 2023 · But note that How are you getting on? asks how things are for you currently, whereas Let me know how you get on is a request to be kept informed of your future state.

He is getting old. However, "The machine got defective" is a poor example. Native speakers would say, "the machine is defective" or "the machine grew unpredictable." On the other hand, …

Feb 2, 2017 · I saw this question in Cambridge website, can you please tell me why is the answer is "giving"? Is there any English grammar rule or is it just based in the English sound? Would …

normally, we say " it's getting late " to say that time is passing and especially that evening or late evening is coming For example, It's getting late so we should probably go home.

Jul 30, 2021 · I'm puzzled by the use of the phrase "get to something" in a specific context. I know its basic meaning and have searched for information for example here. The …

Which one is correct- He did not succeed to get the job though he tried his level best. He did not succeed in getting the job though he tried his level best. Book says second one is correct.