Get
(verb)
- To come into possession of or acquire something.
- To become or cause to become.
- To arrive at or reach a specified place or state.
- To receive or be given something.
- To understand or become aware of something.
Origin:
Old norse geta 'obtain, beget, guess'.
Examples:
- I need to get some groceries before dinner.
- She's trying to get fit for the summer.
- We'll get to the park in about 20 minutes.
- I got a present from my parents for my birthday.
- I finally got what he was trying to say.