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Gotta

/ˈɡɒtə/ · verb

Meaning

(colloquial) Synonym of have got to, have to.

Definitions by Sense

  1. (colloquial) Synonym of have got to, have to
  2. (colloquial) Contraction of got + a.

Example Sentences

I gotta learn this for my exam.
If there's beer, dude, you don't even gotta ask.
“All right, let’s go. They must have sake, eh? Oh, Izuna, will you come along?” “If they have fish or meat, you don’t gotta ask, please.”
I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night

Synonyms for gotta

Antonyms for gotta

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Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gotta mean?

Gotta means (colloquial) Synonym of have got to, have to.

What is a synonym for gotta?

Common synonyms include have got to, have to.

What is the opposite of gotta?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use gotta in a sentence?

I gotta learn this for my exam.

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