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the word 'Get'

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What does the word 'get' mean in the following sentences:

1. He got a new car last week.
2. I managed to get the wine.
3. He got really brown on holiday.
4. I got a train from Victoria.
5. I didn't get what he said.
6. We got there late.
7. Could you get me a drink?
 

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1. He got a new car last week.
bought\received
2. I managed to get the wine.
buy\acquire
3. He got really brown on holiday.
become\turn
4. I got a train from Victoria.
catch
5. I didn't get what he said.
understand\hear
6. We got there late.
arrive
7. Could you get me a drink?
buy\make\fetch (depending on whether it is in a bar, kitchen or party)
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