When combining the words ‘I am’ and ‘getting’ you are telling someone ‘you’ are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.

Here are some examples:

I’m getting better.
I’m getting ready for bed.
I’m getting a tooth ache.
I’m getting a cold.
I’m getting married.
I’m getting tired.
I’m getting good at reading.
I’m getting a new car.
I’m getting a job.
I’m getting a puppy.

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