To start liking or becoming involved in an activity, subject, or hobby.
I really got into cooking during the lockdown and now I try new recipes every week.
A: How did you start playing the guitar? B: I got into it after hearing my friend play at a party.
I first got into photography when I was in high school, and it quickly became my favorite hobby.
Common mistake
✗I got into run last year.
✓I got into running last year.
'Get into' is followed by the -ing form, not the base verb.
Tell it apart
I've got into yoga recently.
become keen on it
I got into the gym at six.
physically entered it
Use 'get into' when you want to talk about starting to enjoy or take part in something, not just physically entering a place.Not the same as 'get in,' which usually means to physically enter a place.
To go inside a place, vehicle, or to reach a particular state or situation.
She got into the car and drove away.
A: Did you manage to get into the building? B: Yes, the security guard let me in.
It was difficult to get into my first choice university, but I worked hard and finally received an offer.
Common mistake
✗I got into the bus.
✓I got on the bus.
Use 'get on' for buses, trains and planes; 'get into' for cars.
Tell it apart
He got into the taxi.
entered it
He got into trouble.
ended up in a bad situation
Use 'get into' for entering cars, rooms, buildings, or when talking about starting a new situation (like university or trouble).For buses and trains, use 'get on' instead of 'get into.'
To be accepted as a member or student of a school, university, or other selective organization.
She worked hard all year to get into Oxford.
A: Did you hear? Sam got into that top art school! B: Wow, that's incredible—he must be thrilled.
Many students feel under pressure to achieve high grades in order to get into prestigious universities.
Common mistake
✗She got in Oxford.
✓She got into Oxford.
For being accepted, use 'get into', not just 'get in'.
Tell it apart
She got into her dream university.
was accepted
She got into the building through the back.
physically entered it
'Get into' is commonly used in spoken and informal written English to talk about being accepted by a selective institution, especially schools and universities. It emphasizes the achievement of meeting entry requirements or passing a competitive process.Unlike the B1 sense 'enter a place or state', this sense focuses on the achievement of being accepted by a selective institution, not just physically going inside or starting something.