gotten

[got-n]

verb

1. a past participle of get.

gotten

/ ˈɡɒtən /

verb

1. a past participle of get

2. (not usually in the infinitive)

   1. to have obtained

      he had gotten a car for his 21st birthday

   2. to have become

      I've gotten sick of your constant bickering

Usage

See get.

Other Word Forms

• self-gotten adjective
• well-gotten adjective

Example Sentences

"And, as I've gotten older, I've just started to be like, 'Oh my God, you did so much with this. It's flattering,'" she said.

From BBC

Now, after 60 or so years of LGBTQ+ activism in the United States, straight-presenting white gay citizens who marry have gotten a taste of middle-class assimilation.

From Salon

Bonta on Thursday defended his decision to not immediately inform voters about the changes, arguing that the announcement would have gotten lost in the news cycle.

From Los Angeles Times

After their memorable run to a championship last year, the team has gotten the monkey of its full-season title drought off its back.

From Los Angeles Times

“These last two years we’ve gotten better the second day. Then playing TOC right after is a tough turnaround. It’s a lot of travel and a lot of volleyball.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accepted 
• acknowledged 
• collected 
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