have got

verb
UK: /hæv ɡɒt/
US: /hæv ɡɑːt/

  1. To possess something; to own something.

    1. I have got a new bike, it's red and fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. They have got a beautiful garden with lots of colorful flowers and a small pond. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be obliged or required to do something; must.

    1. I have got to finish my homework tonight or I will fail. [ ] [ ]
    2. We have got to leave early tomorrow morning to catch the first train to the city. [ ] [ ]

  3. To receive or obtain something.

    1. I have got a letter from my friend today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has got a scholarship to study at a prestigious university, which is amazing. [ ] [ ]

  4. To understand something.

    1. I have got it now, thank you for explaining. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the teacher explained the formula again, most of the students have got it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

must possess own comprehend understand
have got idiom

  1. Indicates possession, obligation, or necessity.

    1. I've got to go now, it was nice to see you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Since he has got a lot of work, he won't be able to join us for dinner tonight. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "have got" in English means: To possess something; to own something., To be obliged or required to do something; must., To receive or obtain something., To understand something..

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

Synonyms for "have got": must, possess, own, comprehend, understand.

Example usage of "have got": "I have got a new bike, it's red and fast.". More examples on the page.