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getting into

getting into is the present participle 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 getting into

What is getting into the present participle of?
Getting into is the present participle of get into.

Words near getting into in the dictionary

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

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