What is another word for got?

Common synonyms for got include father, start, induce, commence, drive.

What is the opposite of got?

Antonyms of got include lose, give, release, surrender, forfeit.

Synonyms for

Got

Verb / gɑ:t / Another word for got — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have received or obtained something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

obtained acquired received procured

Informal

gotten had snagged nabbed

Literary

gleaned secured procured

Antonyms

lose give release surrender forfeit relinquish

Common collocations

got a cold
got the job
got married
got it
got back
got up
got along
got to go

Word family

noun getting

verb get

Usage note

"Got" is the past tense and past participle of "get". In American English, "gotten" is also commonly used as the past participle. Avoid using "got" to mean "have" or "possess" in formal writing.