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gotten

The correct spelling is gotten.

How to pronounce gotten

/ˈɡɒtn̩/
verb

IPA: /ˈɡɒtn̩/

Say it like: Got-ten

The correct spelling is gotten. (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire. For example: "I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store."

Usage Examples

I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.

He got a severe reprimand for that.

I've got a concert ticket for you.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
  2. 2.To receive.
  3. 3.(in a perfect construction, with present-tense meaning) To have. See usage notes.
  4. 4.To fetch, bring, take.
  5. 5.To become, or cause oneself to become.

adjective

  1. 1.(mostly in combination) obtained, acquired

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