What does gotten mean?
Gotten means (chiefly Canada, US, Ireland, Scotland, Northern English, or archaic) past participle of get.
Gotten
/ˈɡɒt.n̩/ · verb
Meaning
(chiefly Canada, US, Ireland, Scotland, Northern English, or archaic) past participle of get.
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly Canada, US, Ireland, Scotland, Northern English, or archaic) past participle of get
- (mostly in combination) obtained, acquired
Example Sentences
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.
Synonyms for gotten
Antonyms for gotten
Related Words
Word Forms
- getten
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for gotten?
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What is the opposite of gotten?
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How do you use gotten in a sentence?
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.
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