get into
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle into
Meanings
Enter a vehicle or small enclosed space
Why “into”? A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
“She got into the car and closed the door.”
“How did the cat get into the cupboard?”
Become interested in or start enjoying an activity or subject
Why “into”? A person becomes part of an activity, group, plan, or situation, or feels a strong interest in it.
“I got into photography during the summer.”
“She really got into the book after the first chapter.”
Begin to have a serious problem
“He got into trouble for missing class.”
“We got into debt after the shop closed.”
Don't confuse with
Get into means enter a vehicle or small enclosed space. Get out means leave a room, car, or building.
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get out
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Leave home to meet people or enjoy free time; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
be into
Same into pattern: involvement
Be very interested in or enjoy an activity, subject, or type of entertainment
break into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force; Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
bring into
Same into pattern: involvement
Include someone in an activity, plan, or discussion
come into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter the place where someone is
draw into
Same into pattern: involvement
Cause someone to become involved in a situation
enter into
Same into pattern: involvement
Begin to be involved in an agreement or formal discussion
fit into
Same into pattern: involvement
Belong as a suitable part of a group, plan, or situation
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