get to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To reach or arrive at (a physical or abstract destination, or state of doing a certain activity).
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To go to or be located at (a particular place).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be allowed to.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get to” mean?
To reach or arrive at (a physical or abstract destination, or state of doing a certain activity).
Is “get to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.