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gotten

Pronunciation: [ˈɡɒtən]

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Learn how to use gotten in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “acquisition”

(verb) to have received or come to possess something. It's like when you have something that you previously didn't have, and now it's yours.

Example

She has gotten a new bike for her birthday.

Example

He hasn't gotten any new toys this year.

Example

What gifts have you gotten for the holidays?

Context: “change of state”

(verb) to become or start to be something. This means changing from one state to another, like feeling a certain way or being in a certain condition.

Example

He has gotten much better at playing the piano since last year.

Example

She hasn't gotten any worse at soccer; she’s still very good.

Example

Have you gotten sick since the weather changed?

Context: “emotional understanding”

(verb) to understand or comprehend something. This is often about realizing what something means or how it feels.

Example

They have really gotten the hang of how to solve the math problems.

Example

He hasn't gotten what she was trying to say during the discussion.

Example

Have you gotten the main idea of the story yet?

How to pronounce gotten

Pronunciation: [ˈɡɒtən]

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