got

verb
UK: /ɡɒt/
US: /ɡɑːt/

  1. To receive or obtain something.

    1. I got a present for my birthday and was very happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She got a promotion at work because she is a hard worker and very smart. [ ] [ ]

  2. To understand something.

    1. I got the joke and started to laugh loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He finally got the point after I explained it several times very carefully. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have or possess something.

    1. I got a car, so I can drive you home quickly and safely. [ ] [ ]
    2. They have got a new house with a large garden and swimming pool near a forest. [ ] [ ]

  4. To become or reach a certain state or condition.

    1. I got sick yesterday, and now I need to visit the doctor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather got colder quickly, so we decided to go inside and drink tea. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

received possessed understood
got adjective

  1. Past participle of 'get'.

    1. I've got it [ ] [ ]
    2. They've got a new car [ ] [ ]
got interjection

  1. Used to indicate understanding or agreement.

    1. Got it, I understand now what you mean and will do. [ ] [ ]
    2. Got it I'll make sure to forward you all details as fast as possible. [ ] [ ]
got phrasal-verb

  1. Have got to. Indicates obligation or necessity.

    1. I got to go now to the bus stop. [ ] [ ]
    2. You have got to be kidding after all that we did for you to succeed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "got" in English means: To receive or obtain something., To understand something., To have or possess something., To become or reach a certain state or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "got" is /ɡɒt/ in British English and /ɡɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "got": received, possessed, understood.

Example usage of "got": "I got a present for my birthday and was very happy.". More examples on the page.