Definition
Definition of gotten - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionUS affected by a specified feeling or stateUS
- She was gotten tired after the long journey.
2.
achievementUS obtained or acquired through effort or chanceUS
- The newly gotten treasure was hidden away.
Expressions with gotten
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received deserved punishment for bad actions
He finally gotten what was coming to him after cheating.
expresses surprise at someone's unusual behavior
What has gotten into you, acting so strange today?
received or obtained something
I have gotten a gift from my friend.
obtained dishonestly or illegally
He was arrested for his ill-gotten wealth.
Origin of gotten
Old English, geten (obtained)
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Examples of gotten in a sentence
They were gotten excited about the upcoming event. Her newly gotten skills impressed everyone. The gotten prize was displayed proudly.
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- French:fatigué, acquis, ...
- German:erschöpft, erlangt, ...
- Italian:stanca, ottenuto, ...
- Spanish:agotada, obtenido, ...
- Portuguese:exausta, adquirido, ...
- Chinese:累的, 获得的, ...
- Japanese:疲れた, 得た, ...
- Arabic:مُتَأَثِّر, مَحْصُول, ...
- Hebrew:נָתוּן, שֶׁנִּרְכַּשׁ, ...
- Russian:усталая, полученный, ...
- Ukrainian:втомлений, здобутий, ...
- Hindi:थकी हुई, अर्जित, ...
Definition of get - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
acquisitionobtain or acquire something
- She managed to get a new job.
2.
comprehensionunderstand something that is being said or done
- Did you get the joke he told earlier?
3.
causationcause something to happen
- The movie got me thinking about life.
4.
actionretrieve or fetch something
- Can you get the book from the shelf?
5.
transformationintr. become or change into a stateintr.
- He got angry when he heard the news.
6.
travelintr. arrive at a placeintr.
- We got to the station just in time.
7.
illnessbecome ill with a disease
- He got the flu last winter.
8.
travelUS take or catch a transportation serviceUS
- I got the bus to school.
9.
go throughexperience or undergo something
- He got a cold last week.
10.
influencecause someone to do something
- I got him to help with the project.
11.
achievementsucceed in doing something
- She got the project done on time.
Noun
1.
acquisitionsomething gained or acquired
- The antique vase was a great get at the auction.
2.
sportsTECH. difficult return of a shot in sportsTECH.
- He made an incredible get during the match.
3.
JudaismTECH. Jewish writ of divorceTECH.
- The couple finalized their get last week.
4.
insulting personDated UK contemptible personDated UK
- He's such a get for lying to everyone.
5.
lineageDated offspring or descendantsDated
- The family get was celebrated at the reunion.
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Jewish writ of divorce
Expressions with get
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enter a place or vehicle
She managed to get in the car quickly.
rise from bed after sleeping
I get up at 7 AM every day.
move into a space or area
She got into the car quickly.
disembark from a vehicle or transportation
We need to get off the bus at the next stop.
receive an injection from a doctor or nurse
I need to get a shot before school.
be punished for doing something wrong
He got into trouble for breaking the window.
board a vehicle like a bus or train
She will get on the bus at 8 AM.
buy a ticket for an event or travel
She needs to get her ticket for the concert.
remove something from a container
Please get out the plates for dinner.
leave or escape from a place or situation
She managed to get out of the locked room.
recover from an illness or setback
He took weeks to get over the flu.
make someone notice you
He waved to get her attention from across the room.
reach or arrive at a destination or state
We will get to the hotel by noon.
difficult to obtain or achieve
The rare book is hard to get.
manage to survive or succeed with great difficulty
Many families barely get by on minimum wage.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
receive repeated physical hits causing harm
He might get a beating if he goes there.
eat a small amount of food quickly
Let's get a bite before the movie starts.
receive a period of rest or relief from work
I hope I get a break during my shift.
obtain or acquire something needed or wanted
I need to get a hold of some tickets.
successfully communicate information to others
She struggled to get a message across to the students.
acquire two similar items
I need to get a pair of shoes for the trip.
understand the general idea or feeling of something
She tried to get a sense of the meeting's purpose.
move from one side to the other
We need to get across the river.
Origin of get
Old Norse, geta (to obtain)
Examples of get in a sentence
They need to get permission before proceeding. I didn't get the instructions at all. She finally got what he was trying to say. The speech got everyone motivated to take action. Her story got the audience emotional and reflective. Please get the mail from the mailbox.
I need to get my keys from the car. She got nervous before the presentation. The weather got colder overnight. We need to get to the airport by noon. They got to the hotel after midnight. She got chickenpox from her brother. Many people get colds during winter. We got the train into town after lunch. Can you get a taxi from the airport? She got the flu after the trip. They got a surprise when they arrived. She got them to agree to the plan. We need to get him to sign the contract. He got the job done efficiently. They got the task completed ahead of schedule. The rare book was an unexpected get. Her latest get was a designer handbag. Her quick get saved the team from losing a point. The player's get was the highlight of the game. They received their get from the rabbi. A get was necessary to finalize the divorce. Don't be such a get, it's annoying. She called him a get after the argument. The royal get was documented in history books. Their get included many famous artists.
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- French:obtenir, acquisition, ...
- German:bekommen, Fang, ...
- Italian:ottenere, acquisto, ...
- Spanish:conseguir, hallazgo, ...
- Portuguese:arranjar, aquisição, ...
- Chinese:得到, 收获, ...
- Japanese:得る, 取得, ...
- Arabic:حَصَلَ, مَكْسَب, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, רְכִישָׁה, ...
- Russian:получать, приобретение, ...
- Ukrainian:отримувати, придбання, ...
- Hindi:पाना, प्राप्ति, ...
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