got
Americanverb
auxiliary verb
verb
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the past tense and past participle of get
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to possess
he has got three apples
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(takes an infinitive) used as an auxiliary to express compulsion felt to be imposed by or upon the speaker
I've got to get a new coat
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informal to be infatuated
Usage
See get.
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Example Sentences
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"You come here, you've got to have tough skin," Guercio said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"During the regular season, you've got people who just come into games, it's a thing to do. Tourists come in," Swann said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Now I've got the car, it feels very painful, but a long way to go.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He got up and began running but dropped to the snow after nearby hikers screamed at him to stop, fearing the bear could charge again.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
She also shares that she’s been stress-eating since she got home.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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