get into

phrase

: to become strongly involved with or deeply interested in
got into gymnastics at an early age

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The line to get into the courtroom today reached the parking lot and was filled with a combination of press and the general public. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Among them is Basil Liu, 25, who got into birding three years ago. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Lee talked about being at the Lakewood Mall in California when Anderson and other Crips got into a fight with the Bloods set Mob Piru, which was not only an opposing gang, but also affiliated with Death Row Records. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Sweeny received his place through the equivalent agreement with Tennis Australia, after Alexei Popyrin, the initial recipient, got into the main draw under his own power following withdrawals. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get into

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of get into was in 1665

Rhymes for get into

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get in on the action
get into
get into one's stride
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“Get into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20into. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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