Synonyms for

Gotta

Verb / ˈgɑ:tʌ / Another word for gotta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word gotta is a contraction of got to and it means have to or must.

Synonyms & similar words

must should require

Synonyms by register

Formal

must need to have to obligated to

Informal

gonna wanna hafta gotta go

Literary

bound to destined to

Antonyms

avoid refuse decline shun neglect omit

Common collocations

  • gotta have it
  • gotta get out
  • gotta be kidding
  • gotta admit
  • gotta go now
  • gotta say
  • gotta be kidding me

Word family

verb get

Usage note

"Gotta" is a highly informal contraction of "have got to" or "has got to." It should be avoided in formal writing and speech.

Example sentences

  1. I gotta clean my room before mom gets home.
  2. We gotta finish our homework before we can play outside.
  3. She gotta eat her vegetables if she wants dessert.
  4. He gotta be at the dentists appointment by 3 oclock.
  5. They gotta study for the test tomorrow.

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