Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Gotten"

The meaning of "Gotten" in various phrases and sentences

Q: What does Gotten mean?
A: It is a perfect tense conjugation of the verb "to get". You need to use "have/had" before it. Example:
"I have gotten a new car."
Q: What does Gotten mean?
A: It's a form of the verb "to get".

I get the box. (Present)
I got the box. (Past)
I have gotten the box (perfect).

However, standard British English doesn't use it like this. They would just say "I have got the box".

"Gotten" sounds American, though they also say it in Ireland and some parts of the UK.

Example sentences using "Gotten"

Q: Please show me example sentences with Gotten .
A: I have gotten a few things while shopping
Q: Please show me example sentences with Gotten.
A: ‘I haven’t gotten far’
‘I have forgotten’
‘You haven’t gotten anything?’
‘You have gotten a new hairstyle’
Q: Please show me example sentences with Gotten.
A: Amy had just gotten home from work.
I hadn't gotten the present I wanted.

Synonyms of "Gotten" and their differences

Q: What is the difference between Gotten and Got ?
A: In Britain, the past participle of "get" is "got".

In America, "get" has two past participles - "got" and "gotten".

Other questions about "Gotten"

Q: Please show me how to pronounce Gotten .
A: How most people say it. The T’s are pronounced really soft

Meanings and usages of similar words and phrases

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