Got: meaning, definitions and examples

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got

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conseguiu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bekommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendapatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obtenu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obtuvo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ป์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตู„ุช ุนู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dostal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dostal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ—ๅˆฐไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dobila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fekk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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., 'Youโ€™ve got to see this!').

Word Frequency Rank

With position #390, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.