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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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Got an appointment

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

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.
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  • 'Have we got an appointment?' 'I've got an iron ball with spikes on,' Nobby volunteered. 'That's a morningstar, Nobby.' 'Is it?' 'Yes,' said Carrot. 'An appointment ...

Alternatives:

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

Have an appointment

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

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? Need to update a tax appointment you already have? No problem. We'll help you reschedule or cancel it. Manage appointment ...

Alternatives:

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

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