Get used to
Example: It takes time to get used to a new school.
Definition
"Get used to" means to become familiar with or accustomed to a new situation, environment, or habit, often requiring some time to adjust. For example, it takes time to get used to a new school, implying a gradual process of adaptation.
Translations
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acostumbrarse a -
wennen aan -
acostumar-se a -
s'habituer à -
sich gewöhnen an
Etymology
The phrase "get used to" combines the verb 'get,' meaning to become or come into a state, with 'used to,' which originates from the past participle of 'use,' meaning to be accustomed or familiar with something. Over time, this phrase evolved to express the process of becoming accustomed to new circumstances.
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"Get used to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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