Got: meaning, definitions and examples
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got
[ ษกษt ]
simple past
The word 'got' is the simple past tense and the past participle of the verb 'get'. It generally means to acquire, obtain, or come into possession of something. In informal contexts, 'got' can also imply understanding or becoming. The usage can vary significantly based on context; it can refer to physical possession, emotional states, or changes in condition. In American English, it is often used in phrases like 'I've got to go'.
Synonyms
acquired, obtained, procured, received, secured.
Examples of usage
- I got a new car last week.
- She got a promotion at work.
- We got lost on our way to the party.
- He got sick after the trip.
- They got the tickets for the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "got" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conseguiu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bekommen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendapatkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะธะผะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ dostaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใ
๐ซ๐ท obtenu
๐ช๐ธ obtuvo
๐น๐ท aldฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ป์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุตูุช ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ dostal
๐ธ๐ฐ dostal
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๅฐไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ dobila
๐ฎ๐ธ fekk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ obtuvo
Etymology
The term 'got' originates from the Old English word 'gietan', which means 'to obtain' or 'to get'. Over time, this term evolved through Middle English as 'geten', further solidifying its meaning related to acquisition. By the late Middle English period, the form 'got' emerged as a past participle, solidifying its role in expressing past actions. The evolution of 'got' demonstrates the transition of English from Old to Modern forms, where the simple past form became a common usage in both speech and writing. Interestingly, in contemporary English, 'got' has also morphed into various colloquial phrases, reflecting the dynamic nature of language. The word is now ubiquitous in everyday language, especially in American English, where it is often used as an auxiliary verb (e.g., 'Youโve got to see this!').