getting
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getting¹
- /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
Rhymes with -ɛtɪŋ
verb
- present participle and gerund of get
noun gettings
- The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition. With all thy getting, get understanding.
- That which is got or obtained; gain; profit. She was always considering how to increase her "gettings," but she never gave a thought as to how she might save them.
Getting²
proper noun
- A surname.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: acquiring, acquire, obtain, gain, attain, achieve, bring, bringing, achieving, receive, entering, receiving, doing, gaining, earn, seeking
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noun act of obtaining or acquiring
| Français | obtention |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Erlangen, Erwerb |
| Italiano | ottenimento |
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