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got

[ɡɒt]

got Definition

  • 1past tense and past participle of 'get'
  • 2to receive or obtain something
  • 3to arrive at or reach a place
  • 4to become or cause to become ill
  • 5to be punished or scolded

Using got: Examples

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

  • Example

    I got a new job.

  • Example

    She got a present for her birthday.

  • Example

    We got to the airport on time.

  • Example

    He got sick after eating the sushi.

  • Example

    I got in trouble for being late.

got Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for got

Antonyms for got

Idioms Using got

  • to suddenly become too scared or nervous to do something that one had planned to do

    Example

    He was going to propose to her, but he got cold feet at the last minute.

  • get the hang of

    to learn how to do something properly

    Example

    It took me a while to get the hang of using chopsticks.

  • get on someone's nerves

    to annoy or irritate someone

    Example

    Her constant complaining really gets on my nerves.

Phrases with got

  • to do something wrong without being caught or punished

    Example

    He always gets away with breaking the rules.

  • to return to a previous topic or conversation

    Example

    Let's get back to discussing the budget.

  • to recover from an illness or emotional distress

    Example

    It took her a long time to get over the flu.

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Summary: got in Brief

The verb 'got' [ɡɒt] is the past tense and past participle of 'get', meaning to receive or obtain something, arrive at or reach a place, become or cause to become ill, or be punished or scolded. Examples include 'I got a new job,' and 'He got sick after eating the sushi.' Phrases like 'get away with' and idioms like 'get cold feet' add nuance to the term.