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Universal Words HELPNOTE In spoken AmE the past participle gotten is almost always used. receive / obtain 1 [VN] [nopassive] to receive sth: I got a letter from Dave this morning. * What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? * He gets (= earns) about $40000 a year. * This room gets very little sunshine. * I got a shock when I saw the bill. * I get the impression that he is bored with his job. 2 [nopassive] ~ sth (for yourself / sb)