verb
Received or obtained something.
I got a message from Ana.
She got a new job last month.
Common phrases & grammar
got a job · got a message · got a chance · got permission
someone + got + something
someone + got + a chance to + verb
American English
How to pronounce got
verbB1Very common word
GAHT
/gɑt̚/
One syllable.
Received or obtained something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
Became a particular condition or feeling.
I got tired after the long walk.
He got married in June.
Common phrases & grammar
got tired · got angry · got better · got sick
someone + got + adjective
someone + got + past participle
verb
Arrived at or reached a place.
We got to the airport early.
What time did you get home?
Common phrases & grammar
got home · got there · got to the airport · got to work
someone + got + to + place
someone + got + home
verb
Understood what someone said or meant.
I got the joke this time.
She got what he meant.
Common phrases & grammar
got the point · got the joke · got the idea
someone + got + it
someone + got + what + someone meant
Useful expressions
to have or possess something
I've got a meeting at three.
must; need to do something
We've got to call her today.
understood
Okay, I got it now.
Related words & forms
Got is the past form of get. In American English, gotten is common in many other uses, but got is used in have got and have got to.