gotten
Americanverb
verb
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a past participle of get
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(not usually in the infinitive)
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to have obtained
he had gotten a car for his 21st birthday
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to have become
I've gotten sick of your constant bickering
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Usage
See get.
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Example Sentences
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It has gotten a real taste for defiance of court orders.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
But Wembanyama—who led all players on both teams in points, rebounds, blocked shots and jaw-dropping highlights throughout the series—has gotten there in just his third NBA season, and his very first trip to the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“Working out with my teammates is a blessing. They push me. We’ve all gotten better and I’m looking forward to us being training partners until we go off to college.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
"Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there. We're not satisfied with it, but we will be," Trump said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Today, coming home on the school bus, Chip had gotten obsessed with the idea that he had to see his birth certificate, that it would tell him everything he needed to know.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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