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What is the difference between obtain and get ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between obtain and get ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"get" is a general verb that can mean a lot of things, including "to obtain." In a general sense, it means "to be in possession of", and it can be used abstractly. It is a simple word.
"I get it." means "I understand."
"Go get it." means "Go and retrieve it", or "Go take it", or in slang, "Go get it done".
"Obtain" specifically means to acquire something, tangible or intangible. It is a more complex word and is good to use in place of "get" to improve the quality of your writing.
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"get" is a general verb that can mean a lot of things, including "to obtain." In a general sense, it means "to be in possession of", and it can be used abstractly. It is a simple word.
"I get it." means "I understand."
"Go get it." means "Go and retrieve it", or "Go take it", or in slang, "Go get it done".
"Obtain" specifically means to acquire something, tangible or intangible. It is a more complex word and is good to use in place of "get" to improve the quality of your writing.
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