Cool MateMeaning of Got
In simple words: To have or receive something.
Got in a sentence
- I got a new bike for my birthday.
- He finally got his dream job last week.
- They got together to discuss the project.
- She got an award for her hard work.
- After the meeting, I got a clearer understanding.
- I just got home after a long day.
- Have you got any questions about the assignment?
- I got lost on my way to the party.
How to use Got
Commonly used in past tense to indicate possession or action. Avoid in formal writing; use 'have' instead.
Grammar pattern
got + object
Memory hint
Think of 'got' as 'got a gift' to remember receiving something.
Related words
Collocations with Got
- got a gift
- got it right
- got to know
- got the chance
- got the idea
Synonyms for Got
- received
- obtained
- acquired
- gained
- procured
Common mistakes with Got
- Confused with 'have' when discussing present possession.
- Used 'gotten' in British English, which is generally non-standard.
- 'Got' used unnecessarily in sentences where 'have' would suffice.
Got appears in
Got in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حصل على, استلم, فهم, وصل, اجتمع
يعني أن تمتلك أو تستلم شيئًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পেয়েছি, পেয়েছিল
কিছু পাওয়া বা গ্রহণ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Bekam, Habe
Etwas haben oder bekommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Got
Tener o recibir algo.
- Persianفارسی
گرفتن، به دست آوردن
داشتن یا دریافت کردن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Got
Avoir ou recevoir quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिला
कुछ पाना या प्राप्त करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ottenuto, Avuto, Preso
Avere o ricevere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Conseguiu, Obteve, Pegou, Recebeu, Ficou
Ter ou receber algo.
- RussianРусский
Получил, Есть
Иметь или получить что-то.
- Urduاردو
ملا
کچھ حاصل کرنا یا وصول کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Got
拥有或收到某物。
More words like Got
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
- Exquisite taste
A refined and distinguished understanding of quality and flavor.
- Do you want it
A question asking if someone desires something.
- MillionA1
1 000 000
- Good point
A valid or insightful remark in a discussion.
- PleaseA1
used as a polite way of asking for something or telling somebody to do something
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Frequently asked questions about Got
What does Got mean?
To have or receive something.
What is the definition of Got?
The past tense of 'get', meaning to obtain or receive.
How do you use Got in a sentence?
I got a new bike for my birthday.
Can you give another example of Got?
He finally got his dream job last week.
What are synonyms for Got?
Common alternatives include received, obtained, acquired, gained, procured.
What is the opposite of Got?
Opposite meanings include lost, missed.
What words go with Got?
It commonly pairs with got a gift, got it right, got to know, got the chance, got the idea.
What are common mistakes when using Got?
Confused with 'have' when discussing present possession. Used 'gotten' in British English, which is generally non-standard. 'Got' used unnecessarily in sentences where 'have' would suffice.
How do you pronounce Got?
US: //ɡɑt//, UK: //ɡɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Got?
Commonly used in past tense to indicate possession or action. Avoid in formal writing; use 'have' instead.