get
UK: ɡet | US: ɡɛt
vt. to receive, obtain, or acquire
vt. to understand or grasp (an idea)
vi. to arrive or reach a state/place
vt. to cause something to happen or become
vt. to fetch or bring
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"Get" originates from Old English gietan ("to obtain, seize"), derived from Proto-Germanic getaną. Its core meaning of "acquire" has persisted for over a millennium, expanding to include abstract senses like "understand" (14th c.) and causative uses ("get ready," 16th c.). As a Germanic root, it resisted Latin influence, remaining compact and highly versatile in Modern English.
She will get a promotion next month.
I don’t get your point—can you explain again?
What time did you get home last night?
He got his hair cut yesterday.
Could you get me a glass of water?