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I got vs I've got

Both 'i got' and 'i've got' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I got' is the simple past form of 'get' and is used to talk about something that happened in the past. 'I've got' is the present perfect form of 'get' and is used to talk about possession or obligation in the present.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 1176 views

I got

This phrase is correct when used as the simple past form of 'get' to talk about something that happened in the past.

Use 'i got' when you want to talk about something that you received or understood in the past. It is the simple past form of 'get'.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I got a new job.
  • I got your message.
  • She got a present for her birthday.
  • 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 understood
  • I acquired
  • I was given

I've got

This phrase is correct when used as the present perfect form of 'get' to talk about possession or obligation in the present.

Use 'i've got' when you want to talk about something you possess or are obligated to do in the present. It is the present perfect form of 'get'.

Examples:

  • I've got a new car.
  • She's got a lot of work to do.
  • We've got to leave soon.

Alternatives:

  • I have
  • I possess
  • I need to
  • I must
  • I am in possession of

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