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Gotten
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gotun
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Simple meaning
What does Gotten mean?
Gotten means received, become, or obtained.
Dictionary definition
Past participle of get, often used to mean received, become, or obtained.
Example sentences
Gotten in a sentence
easy
The garden had gotten greener after the rain.
medium
He had gotten permission before starting the project.
hard
Gotten is common in American English, while got is often used in the same place in British English.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
lostNo longer had something.
missedFailed to get or notice something.
Word family
Gotten word family
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Practice 1
What does gotten mean?
GOTTEN means gotten means received, become, or obtained.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gotten correctly?
The correct sentence uses gotten in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gotten?
Received is the closest match for gotten in this context.
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