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Gotten

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

Definition

past participle of 'get', meaning to obtain or receive something.

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Common collocations

  • have gotten
  • have gotten a
  • have gotten the
  • have gotten used to
  • have gotten better
  • have gotten worse
  • have gotten along
  • have gotten married

Word family

verb get

Usage note

"Gotten" is the past participle of "get" primarily used in American English. British English typically uses "got" for both the simple past and the past participle.

Example sentences

  1. She has gotten a new dress for the party.
  2. I have gotten my grades from the teacher.
  3. The dog has gotten a bone to chew on.
  4. He has gotten a promotion at his job.
  5. We have gotten lost in the forest.

Quotes

  • I've gotten better at accepting people's differences.
  • I've gotten to know myself a lot better in the past few years.
  • I've gotten into the habit of walking every day.

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