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Got an appointment vs Have an appointment

Both "got an appointment" and "have an appointment" are correct, but "have an appointment" refers to having scheduled an appointment in the present or future, while "got an appointment" is often used to express the action of obtaining an appointment in the past.
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Last updated: October 20, 2024 • 14141 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the action of obtaining an appointment in the past.

"Got an appointment"

This phrase is used to indicate that you have successfully obtained an appointment in the past. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Examples:

  • I got an appointment with the doctor yesterday.
  • She got an appointment for next week.
  • They got an appointment at the hair salon.
  • He got an appointment with the lawyer.
  • We got an appointment at the restaurant.
  • Oct 15, 2018 ... When you say, I got an appointment, you mean you already have it by contacting beforehand. Therefore it's meaningless to say, I have got/gotten ...
  • Aug 15, 2013 ... "I've got an appointment" vs. "I have an appointment" Is there some difference between these two expressions ? An additional example: "I've ...
  • Sep 10, 2020 ... When you say, I got an appointment, you mean you already have it by contacting beforehand. Therefore it's meaningless to say, I have got/gotten ...
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... I called them and got an appointment for November this year. I had lost all hope before finding your comment. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... 984 likes, 31 comments - heathertheheat on September 12, 2024: "Yesterday I got an appointment at the clinic for my neurology appointment, ...
  • Sep 8, 2019 ... How do I say I got an appointment with someone and I estimate the appointment won't last long. Can I say I have an appointment with Dr Wu at ...
  • Oct 2, 2020 ... My Account was deleted but I got an appointment and exam with Pearson Vue. Hello,. Last week I created a new outlook account to schedule an AZ ...
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... Got an appointment set up for a mechanic shop tomorrow. Might have to leave the vehicle at the mechanic shop but we kind of live in it so I'm going to try to ...
  • Jun 26, 2017 ... Synonym for I've got an appointment today "I've got an appointment today" means you are going to that appointment, today.
  • 'Oh, I've got an appointment': A qualitative interview study exploring how to support attendance at diabetes screening after gestational diabetes. Diabet Med ...

Alternatives:

  • scheduled an appointment
  • made an appointment
  • booked an appointment

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the fact of having scheduled an appointment in the present or future.

"Have an appointment"

This phrase is used to indicate that you currently possess or have arranged an appointment. It is the more common and formal way to express this idea.

Examples:

  • I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
  • She has an appointment at the bank this afternoon.
  • They have an appointment with the accountant next month.
  • He has an appointment with the optometrist.
  • We have an appointment at the office.
  • Have an Appointment Already? After viewing your appointment, you can cancel or print your confirmation letter. View your appointment. Requesting an ...
  • Apr 15, 2021 ... 2. If I don't have an appointment, will I still be able to go into a driver license office and be served? If you arrive at ...
  • Sep 10, 2020 ... Unless you add some phrasing, expressed by punctuation, “today, later this afternoon, I have an appointment.” With that phrasing, “this ...
  • Already have an appointment? Click here to cancel, reschedule or view your appointment reciept open-outline-dark-blue. Make an appointment to transfer an out ...
  • If you need assistance or have an appointment, please make sure to let the associate know at check-in. As a reminder, you are not required to visit the ...
  • This new program includes a strict policy requiring that visitors MUST have an appointment scheduled before visiting. What happens if someone visits an ...
  • Any commercial driver's license (CDL) holder must have an appointment to complete a road test. No walk-in road tests will be conducted. If applying for a ...
  • Appointments · Online Appointment Scheduler · Schedule My Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test · Already have an appointment? · Do you need to visit the DMV? · Service ...
  • If you have an appointment, you do not need an E-Ticket. Request an E-Ticket · Return to the top. Live Wait Times. Click on the office marker for more ...
  • If you have an appointment scheduled at a field office that is closed or a drive test that is canceled due to inclement weather, DMV will notify you of the ...

Alternatives:

  • scheduled an appointment
  • made an appointment
  • booked an appointment

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