get- root words — words with the get- root

The root get- comes from Old English gietan, meaning to grasp, seize. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including unforgettably. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the get- root

Explore words with get- — words containing the get- root and sharing its sense of "to grasp, seize". Examples include unforgettably. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does get- mean?

The get- root means to grasp, seize, from Old English gietan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.