Cool MateMeaning of They got
They received or obtained something.
They got in a sentence
- They got a new car last week.
- After waiting, they got the news they were hoping for.
- They got their exams results today.
- They got a surprise party for her birthday.
- They got tickets to the concert in advance.
- Finally, they got what they wanted after all this time.
- Before the storm, they got everything secured indoors.
- They got the information they needed for the project.
How to use They got
Used in various contexts to indicate receiving or obtaining something. Less formal than 'they have received.'
Grammar pattern
got + object
Memory hint
Think of 'got' as a Halloween ghost that sneaks into your bag and steals candy.
Related words
Collocations with They got
- got a job
- got a message
- got help
- got an idea
Synonyms for They got
- received
- obtained
- acquired
- gained
- secured
Common mistakes with They got
- Confused with 'they get', which indicates an ongoing action.
- Used incorrectly in past tense contexts (should mention a specific time if used).
They got appears in
They got in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حصلوا على
حصلوا على شيء أو امتلكوه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তারা পেল
তারা কিছু পেয়েছে বা অর্জন করেছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Sie bekamen
Sie erhielten oder bekamen etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Consiguieron
Recibieron u obtuvieron algo.
- Persianفارسی
اونا گرفتن
اونا یه چیزی رو گرفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Ils ont eu
Ils ont reçu ou obtenu quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उन्हें मिला
उन्हें कुछ मिला या प्राप्त हुआ।
- ItalianItaliano
Hanno preso, Hanno ricevuto
Hanno ricevuto o ottenuto qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eles conseguiram, Eles receberam
Eles receberam ou obtiveram algo.
- RussianРусский
Они получили
Они получили или приобрели что-то.
- Urduاردو
انہیں ملا
انہیں کچھ ملا یا حاصل ہوا۔
- Chinese中文
他们得到了
他们收到了或得到了某样东西。
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Frequently asked questions about They got
What does They got mean?
They received or obtained something.
How do you use They got in a sentence?
They got a new car last week.
Can you give another example of They got?
After waiting, they got the news they were hoping for.
What are synonyms for They got?
Common alternatives include received, obtained, acquired, gained, secured.
What words go with They got?
It commonly pairs with got a job, got a message, got help, got an idea.
What are common mistakes when using They got?
Confused with 'they get', which indicates an ongoing action. Used incorrectly in past tense contexts (should mention a specific time if used).
How do you pronounce They got?
US: //ðeɪ ɡɑt//, UK: //ðeɪ ɡɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use They got?
Used in various contexts to indicate receiving or obtaining something. Less formal than 'they have received.'