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got into

got into is the simple past of get into.

got into is the past 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 got into

What is got into the simple past of?
Got into is the simple past of get into.

Words near got into in the dictionary

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

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