getting
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Is getting a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of getting?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the act of acquiring somethingExamples: "I envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving"Synonyms: acquiring, getting
verb (English)
1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstractExamples: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"Synonyms: acquire, get
2. enter or assume a certain state or conditionExamples: "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"Synonyms: become, get, go
3. cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or conditionExamples: "He got his squad on the ball"; "This let me in for a big surprise"; "He got a girl into trouble"Synonyms: get, have, let
4. receive a specified treatment (abstract)Examples: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"Synonyms: find, get, incur, obtain, receive
5. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progressExamples: "She arrived home at 7 o'clock"; "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"Synonyms: arrive, come, getAntonyms: leave
6. go or come after and bring or take backExamples: "Get me those books over there, please"; "Could you bring the wine?"; "The dog fetched the hat"Synonyms: bring, convey, fetch, getAntonyms: take away
Definition source: Wiktionary