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gets into

gets into is the third-person singular simple present indicative of get into.

Meaning of get into

Verb

get into (third-person singular simple present gets into, present participle getting into, simple past got into, past participle (UK) got into or (US) gotten into)

  1. To move into (an object), such that one ends up inside it.
    • She got into the car.
  2. To put on (an item of clothing).
    • I'm soaking wet. I need to get into some dry clothes.
  3. To reach into or interact with (an object).
    • The small child got into everything.
  4. To become involved or interested in (a discussion, issue, or activity); to come to enjoy (something).
    • He got into politics.
  5. To enter (an unfavourable state).
    • How did we get into such a mess?
  6. To cause to behave uncharacteristically; to possess.
    • I don't know what's gotten into that child.

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Questions about gets into

What is gets into the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gets into is the third-person singular simple present indicative of get into.

Words near gets into in the dictionary

  1. gets in the way
  2. gets in touch
  3. gets in with
  4. gets ink
  5. gets inside someone's pants
  6. gets into
  7. gets into character
  8. gets into it
  9. gets into one's stride
  10. gets into shape
  11. gets into someone's head

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