come to have (something); receive

I got a letter from him the other day

what kind of reception did you get?

succeed in attaining, achieving, or experiencing; obtain

I need all the sleep I can get

he got a teaching job in California

reach or cause to reach a specified state or condition

he'd got thinner

it's getting late

you'll get used to it

I need to get my hair cut

come, go, or make progress eventually or with some difficulty

Nigel got home very late

he hadn't got very far with the book yet

catch or apprehend (someone)

the police have got him

understand (an argument or the person making it)

What do you mean? I don't get it

acquire (knowledge) by study; learn

that knowledge which is gotten at school