1. Tom, answer the phone.

2. Tom, get the phone.
3. Tom, receive the phone.
4. Tom, have the phone.
5. Tom, take the phone.
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Are they all the same in meaning?
Which ones are commonly used?

1 and 2 mean the same thing.

(The phone is ringing and someone is asking Tom to answer it.)

3 and 4 don't make much sense.

5 makes sense, but has a different meaning.
(Someone is talking on the phone and then asks Tom to take the phone from him -- maybe to continue talking, maybe just to hold it while the person gets something. It could be for several reasons.)

All of the given sentences have a similar meaning, which is instructing Tom to be in possession of the phone. However, there are slight differences in nuance and frequency of usage among them.

1. "Tom, answer the phone."
This phrase specifically instructs Tom to respond to the phone call, indicating that someone is trying to reach him. It is commonly used in situations where Tom is expected to have a conversation or take a message.

2. "Tom, get the phone."
This phrase simply instructs Tom to retrieve the phone, implying that it is not currently in his possession. It is often used when someone wants Tom to bring the phone to them or to a specific location.

3. "Tom, receive the phone."
This phrase carries a formal tone and is less commonly used in everyday language. It suggests a more deliberate act of accepting the phone from someone else, perhaps in a formal setting or when someone is offering the phone to Tom.

4. "Tom, have the phone."
This phrase is commonly used when someone wants Tom to be in possession of the phone but does not necessarily specify any particular action. It implies the expectation that Tom will keep the phone with him for a period of time.

5. "Tom, take the phone."
This phrase is similar to "get the phone" in terms of instructing Tom to retrieve the phone. It may be used interchangeably with "get the phone" in many situations.

The commonly used phrases among these options are "answer the phone," "get the phone," and "take the phone." The other options are less frequently used in everyday conversations. The choice of phrase may depend on the specific context and the level of formality required.