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Be + V3 vs. Get + V3 What is the difference in meaning of phrases built with either on structures? Be drunk vs. Get drunk Be dressed vs. Get dressed
Aug 13, 2019 12:54 AM
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One is the result of the other. Get dressed = Action of putting your clothes on (getting dressed is the opposite of taking your clothes off) Be dressed = State of having clothes on( being dressed is the opposite of being naked) Your friend messages you early in the morning and invites you out for breakfast - you're still in your pyjamas. You message back and say 'OK, I just need to get dressed'. You put on your shirt, trousers, shoes etc and then message back 'Right, I'm dressed now', I'll be there in a minute'. Likewise, 'get drunk' is the action of drinking alcohol - maybe sharing some beers with your friends in the pub. 'Be drunk' is the result - maybe when it's time to go home and you realise that you can't walk in a straight line. You sensibly decide to leave your car where it is and take a taxi home.
August 13, 2019
Dictionaries are static. ITalki or similar forums help.
August 13, 2019
One is a state of being (be sick) and one is an action (get sick) (= on the way to being sick)
August 13, 2019
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