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1. transitive verb survive difficult time: to endure to the end of a difficult time or situation
 How I got through those weeks I just don't know.
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2. transitive verb finish: to finish something
 Did you ever get through that novel?
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3. transitive verb use or spend something: to use, eat, or spend something, especially a large amount in a short time
 We seem to be getting through the copier paper at an alarming rate.
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4. transitive and intransitive verb make somebody understand: to make somebody understand something that is being communicated
 How can I get it through to you that this is our only hope?
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5. intransitive verb succeed in contacting somebody: to contact somebody, especially by telephone
 I finally got through to her.
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