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get on vs get in

Both 'get on' and 'get in' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Get on' is used when boarding a vehicle or entering a mode of transportation, while 'get in' is used when entering a confined space like a car, building, or room.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 871 views

get on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when boarding a vehicle or entering a mode of transportation.

Use 'get on' when you are boarding a bus, train, plane, or any other mode of transportation. It implies getting onto something that moves.

Examples:

Please wait for the next bus to get on.
Make sure to get on the train before it leaves.
I need to get on the plane to catch my flight.

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Mr. Mahone, you cannot get on a plane.
Do not get on that plane.
Hardison, we got to get on this train.
I tried to get on that plane. I couldn't.
The important thing is to get on in life.
Right, well, I ought to get on.
Then get on that trail and find Owen Merritt fast.
Colonel, get on the horn and give that order.
I want you to get on the next train.
I need to get on that ship and get my son.
They probably want to make sure you get on that plane.
Danny, do not get on that ship.
Maybe you should get on my shoulders.
We take our prisoner and we all get on the train.
Would you all kindly get on the waiting list.
Let's move, get on the cart.
Maria, get on the campaign trail.
K- ro, get on the CIC and warn the Admiral.
Okay, you go get on that other thing.
When they're all watching me... get on the walkie talkie.

Alternatives:

board
hop on
climb on
step onto
embark

get in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when entering a confined space like a car, building, or room.

Use 'get in' when you are entering a car, building, room, or any other enclosed space. It implies moving into something that surrounds you.

Examples:

Please get in the car, we're leaving soon.
It's cold outside, let's get in the house.
Make sure to get in the room before the meeting starts.

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Get in. <interjection> Chiefly British; 1) Expression of victory or happiness of the result of a given situation. Get in (there) 2) Phrase used to encourage another to ...
3 days ago ... get in. — phrasal verb with get uk /ɡet/ us /ɡet/ verb (present participle getting, past tense got, past participle got or US usually gotten) ...
get in - definition and synonyms. Using the thesaurus. Close .... It's a very exclusive school and you have to pass an exam to get in. Synonyms and related words ...
Examples of get in in a sentence. <it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi>. Circa 1533. First Known Use of get in. circa 1533 ...

Alternatives:

enter
climb in
step into
go inside
join

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