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I got vs i get

Both "I got" and "I get" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got" is the past tense of "I get" and is used to talk about something that happened in the past. "I get" is the present tense and is used to talk about something that happens regularly or as a general statement.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 974 views

I got

This phrase is correct as the past tense of "I get." It is commonly used in English to talk about something that happened in the past.

Use "I got" when you want to talk about something that happened in the past. For example, "I got a new job last week."

Examples:

I got a present for my birthday.
I got an A on my exam.
I got a call from my friend yesterday.
I got lost in the city.
I got a promotion at work.

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I got a golden-shower client this afternoon.
I got the company retreat this weekend.
Long ago I got my feet washed.
I got sergeant haynes, highway patrol.
I got the biggest spread around.
I got that kindergarten admissions interview.
I got this new booking officer rookie.
Then I got plenty of time.
I got you and I got Jules, and I got Gracie Belle, and I got the best life.
Impressive. I got your message.
Leave me alone because I got a headache.
Everything I have I got through academics.
He died before I got there.
Well, I got a degree.
I got away before those men arrived.
The reactions I got were tremendous.
I got nervous and lost count.
I got a solution to your housekeeper problem.
All I got was this garbage.
Sergeant, I got venereal disease here.

Alternatives:

I received
I obtained
I acquired
I was given

i get

This phrase is correct as the present tense of "I got." It is commonly used in English to talk about something that happens regularly or as a general statement.

Use "I get" when you want to talk about something that happens regularly or as a general statement. For example, "I get up early every morning."

Examples:

I get up at 6 a.m. every day.
I get paid on the first of the month.
I get nervous before exams.
I get hungry when I smell pizza.
I get tired after a long day at work.

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I get Sutton being angry and jealous.
I get why Robbie was obsessed.
I've landed a few peds surg cases recently, but I'm getting back to general surgery the first chance i get.
Can you tell her I had to go to fiji And that i'll call her When i get there?
I can't remember every complaint i get, mister.
And if i get alzheimer's and forget you...
Before i get even more upset at you.
He suggested that perhaps i get to know you...
Because i get the feeling that you really deserve it.
So I'll call you when i get my car.
If i get past the defense perimeter... i could fry the neural circuit with my arm.
Can i get some service, please?
Thanks to her, i get to work here all summer as a real full-time receptionist.
Well, a future one, if i get this quote.
So once we get outside i get this guy in a rear naked choke and he passes out.
If i get them outside the police station and i'll show you what...
I see, but this way i get bored alone...
How do i get myself into these things?
Because my daddy's in heaven, so when my mommy and i get there, we'll be a family again.
I'm not talking to you until i get my ipod and phone back.

Alternatives:

I receive
I obtain
I acquire
I am given

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