Synonyms for

Gettin

Verb / ˈgeˈttɪn / Another word for gettin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'gettin' is a colloquial contraction of the word 'getting'.

Synonyms & similar words

obtaining acquiring receiving gaining attaining procuring achieving winning collecting fetching snagging securing grabbing capturing netting bagging scoring earning garnering accomplishing

Synonyms by register

Formal

obtain acquire procure receive

Informal

grab snag cop score

Literary

procure glean gather

Antonyms

lose give fail miss forfeit relinquish

Common collocations

  • gettin' the hang of it
  • gettin' ready
  • gettin' started
  • gettin' by
  • gettin' older
  • gettin' married
  • gettin' there
  • gettin' a job

Word family

verb get

Usage note

'Gettin'' is a colloquial and informal contraction of 'getting'. It is primarily used in spoken language or informal writing to convey a casual tone.

Example sentences

  1. I am gettin ready for school.
  2. She is gettin a new toy for her birthday.
  3. We are gettin ice cream after dinner.
  4. He is gettin better at playing the piano.
  5. They are gettin a surprise visit from their grandparents.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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