In summer, 2005, I wanted to get something special for a new friend. I wanted to get her things she might get for herself. I went to some little shops and got her some things for her collections. I got her something she could use to make her house smell good. I also got her some wooden swan figures because she liked birds. I did not know that she had also gotten me a swan.<\/p>\n
Get is a very common verb in English. I have already written about using \u201cget\u201d as a main verb<\/a>. There is a long list of meanings for this usage.<\/p>\n One of these meanings for \u201cget\u2019 is \u201cbuy.\u201d We can use it when we talk about buying something for ourselves or for buying something for someone.<\/p>\n I wanted to get her things she might get for herself. I wanted to buy her things she might by for herself.<\/p>\n When you talk about buying something, you can replace the word \u201cby\u201d with the word get.<\/p>\n In summer, 2005, I wanted to buy something special for a new friend. = In summer, 2005, I wanted to get something special for a new friend.<\/p>\n But it is important to remember that replacing \u201cbuy\u201d with \u201cget\u201d is informal. So if you are writing a business letter or email, use the word \u201cbuy.\u201d If you are giving a formal speech, use \u201cbuy.\u201d If you are talking with a friend or writing a letter to a friend, you can use the word \u201cget.\u201d<\/p>\n Exactly. It is time for a little practice. Who do you enjoy getting gifts for? Write in the comments and tell me. Don\u2019t forget to replace \u201cbuy\u201d with \u201cget.\u201d<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lt0pf0myMO8<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Buying for a Friend In summer, 2005, I wanted to get something special for a new friend. I wanted to get her things she might get for herself. I went to some little shops and got her some things for her collections. I got her something she could use to make her house smell good.“Get” = “buy”<\/h1>\n
Special Note<\/h1>\n
Your Turn<\/h1>\n
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