past participle of 'get', to receive or obtain something, to become or grow to be something

have gotten into, have gotten out of, have gotten away with

Formal and Informal Expressions of gotten

In different contexts, you can replace 'gotten' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'obtain, acquire' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'get, grab' is a commonplace synonym.

gotten: Explore its Definition & Usage

gotten Definition

1past participle of 'get'
2to receive or obtain something
3to become or grow to be something

Using gotten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gotten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I have gotten a new job.
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She has gotten better at playing the piano.
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He has gotten a lot of money from his investments.
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They have gotten permission to use the park.

gotten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gotten

Antonyms for gotten

Phrases with gotten

have gotten into
to become involved in something, often something negative
Example
He has gotten into trouble with the law.
have gotten out of
to escape or avoid something, often something negative
Example
She has gotten out of doing the dishes by pretending to be sick.
have gotten away with
to do something wrong without being caught or punished
Example
He has gotten away with cheating on the test.

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Summary: gotten in Brief

The term 'gotten' [ˈɡɒtn̩] is the past participle of 'get', which means to receive or obtain something, or to become or grow to be something. It is commonly used in phrases like 'have gotten into' and 'have gotten out of', which denote involvement or avoidance of negative situations. 'Gotten' is informal and can be replaced with more formal synonyms like 'obtain' or 'acquire'.