get + adjective = become
Things started to get exciting towards the end.
get + noun = obtain/receive
I got my deegre last summer.
get + to-infinitive = succeed in doing something, have the chance or opportunity to do someting
I finally got to see the Grand Canyon last year.
Apparently you can get to be a politician without qualifications these days.
get + ing = start doing something
Let's get going then, or we'll be late.
get + object + to-infinitive = ask or persuade someone to do something (cause)
She got her brother to decorate her flat for her.
get + object + ing (result)
After a long time and a lot of effort I finally got them singing in unison.
We promise we'll get your computer system running perfectly by this
time tomorrow.
get passive -> This use is generally more informal
He got run over by a car.
The window got broken by some kids playing football.
He got his brother arrested.
I got my photos developed.
I got my wallet stolen when I was on holiday.
