Condition or State (Get)

to become infected with a viral illness, often characterized by symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, and congestion

She got a cold after being exposed to someone with a contagious virus.

to experience pain or discomfort in the head

I got a headache from spending too much time staring at the computer screen.

to darken one's skin as a result of exposure to sunlight or other methods

During their beach vacation, they spent hours in the sun to get a tan.

to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

After the workout, he needed to get changed into clean clothes.

to put on one's clothes

Every morning, I get dressed in my business attire before heading to the office.

to remove one's clothes from one's body

After a long day at work, she couldn't wait to get undressed and relax at home.

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

When he broke the window, he knew he was going to get into trouble with his parents.

to legally become someone's wife or husband

After a long courtship, they decided to get married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

to have one's hair shortened or styled by a hairdresser or barber

She scheduled an appointment to get her hair cut and styled for a special event.

to begin a particular task, activity, or process

Let's get started on our homework so we can finish it early.

to understand something completely and clearly

Before we proceed, can we get something straight regarding the project's objectives?

to successfully complete the required studies and receive an academic qualification from a university or college

After four years of studying, she will finally get a degree in psychology.

to make progress or achieve success, especially when facing difficulties or obstacles

After six months' work on the project, at last I feel I'm getting somewhere.

to make no progress, achieve no results, or reach no favorable outcome in a particular situation or endeavor

Despite their efforts to negotiate, the two parties seemed to get nowhere in reaching a compromise.

to begin considering a particular thought or idea

After the movie, she got to thinking about her own life choices.