Sage-Tips

Is got the same as gotten?

Past Participles: “Got” and “Gotten” in American English We use “got” when referring to a state of owning or possessing something. We use “gotten” when referring to a process of “getting” something.

Is gotten correct UK English?

How gotten works. One noteworthy word is gotten: standard in the US but not in the UK. In both countries, the past tense of get is got. In British English, the past participle is also got.

What’s a word for gotten worse?

Past participle for to worsen in state, quality or condition. deteriorated. declined. worsened. degenerated.

Is gotten bad English?

Is “Gotten” Correct? People in the United States and Canada use gotten for the past participle of got in most cases. People in English-speaking countries outside of the United States and Canada usually use got.

Is gotten acceptable?

Gotten is a past tense form of the verb to get. A past participle is a word that’s used with had, have or has. Therefore, it’s perfectly acceptable to use gotten if it’s being used with its companion word.

What is the difference between got and gotten in English?

Got and Gotten: The Differences. Both got and gotten existed as far back as Middle English. English speakers in North America preserved gotten as the past participle of got. Outside of North America, the shortened version became standard. Here are a few examples of how an American speaker would use gotten in a sentence:

Is it correct to say ‘get’ or ‘getgotten’?

Gotten is correct, and very old. In England many people wrongly assume that gotten is a modern Americanism, but the truth is the English more-or-less stopped using it, and have forgotten (!) that they used to use it. That said, “gotten” isn’t good English.

What is the past tense and past participle of got?

The past tense is “got,” as in “She got mad.”. Now comes the tricky part: we have two choices when it comes to the past participle. A past participle is a word like “broken” in this sentence: “She has broken her wrist twice.”. If you speak American English, you will use “gotten” as the past participle, as in “He has gotten

Is it correct to say “you have gotten Big”?

Yes. For example: “Since I last saw you, you have gotten big!” Gotten is correct, and very old. In England many people wrongly assume that gotten is a modern Americanism, but the truth is the English more-or-less stopped using it, and have forgotten (!) that they used to use it.