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he got promoted vs he get promoted

The correct sentence is "He got promoted." The verb "got" is the past tense of "get" and means that the promotion has already happened. "He get promoted" is incorrect because it uses the base form of the verb instead of the past tense.
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Last updated: August 11, 2024 • 33472 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"he got promoted"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has already received a promotion in the past.

Examples:

  • He got promoted last week.
  • She got promoted to manager.
  • They got promoted after working hard.
  • I got promoted to a higher position.
  • We got promoted together.
  • Apr 6, 2012 ... Hi Someone wrote me an email today. There was a sentence that kind of bothers me. The sentence is this "He got promoted to a manager in his ...
  • Oct 8, 2021 ... He's been told that he can't do that anymore by company bosses when he got promoted! Now he representing the company so no more chasing tail on ...
  • Feb 21, 2024 ... 19 votes, 13 comments. Seems like it kind of popped up out of no where when he got promoted. Is it just me?
  • I stood up to my boss, then he got promoted. A follow-up to Ask HN. By Ibrahim Diallo. Published Dec 9 2019 ~ 16 minutes read. Sorry, your browser does not ...
  • Dec 16, 2020 ... ... (he got promoted a single rank). Then towards the end not even know it fucking happened. SO DAMN ANNOYING. Upvote 4. Downvote Reply reply
  • Mar 3, 2011 ... As you say, "he got promoted" may subtly imply that it was imposed on him without his own action. – Wayne. Commented May 17, 2011 at 15: ...
  • High quality example sentences with “he got promoted” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write ...
  • I stood up to my boss, then he got promoted (idiallo.com). 464 points by firefoxd on Dec 11, 2019 | hide | past | favorite | 217 comments ...
  • Aug 25, 2017 ... When he got promoted, he called us into a conference room to tell us. I didn't say anything. He was nodding really faux-humbly. I was trying ...
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... So yesterday I had a job interview w/ the I.T. director, the person whose role is open because he got promoted, and HR.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"he get promoted"

  • Dec 3, 2017 ... When did Obi-Wan become a master and when did he get promoted to the Jedi Council? I'm re-watching the clone wars cartoon, and it's been ...
  • Jul 20, 2008 ... ... he get promoted or not? I know it doesn't affect his pay, understand all that, its more about seeing him getting something he rightfully ...
  • May 29, 2015 ... Will the Framer get promoted to Maf and that's it or will he get promoted to Maf and then from Maf to GF? Slightly related question, what ...
  • Jun 29, 2017 ... 'Why'd he get promoted? Because he has a dick': sexism in publishing survey reveals widespread frustration · Majority of women report being ...
  • Mar 14, 2017 ... Doesn't he get promoted to Major when they are in Haguenau? In episode 8 I believe. Capt Nixon hands him the golden oak leaf at the end of ...
  • May 5, 2019 ... What was Sisko's rank when he first arrived at DS9? Did he start as a Captain or Commander and when did he get promoted during the series?
  • Nov 3, 2014 ... ... he get promoted he become so irrogant? ·. Your relationship changed when he got promoted. You were no longer someone he could interact with ...
  • Feb 29, 2024 ... Why did he get promoted when he should have been penalized for his behavior? The usual reasons. His team was getting good results. There was ...
  • Jun 9, 2017 ... Can a bank SO get promoted to a branch manager? If no, then how can he get promoted after 3-4 years? 5,970 Views.

Alternatives:

  • he gets promoted
  • he will get promoted
  • he is getting promoted
  • he has gotten promoted
  • he had gotten promoted

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