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"was arrested" or "got arrested"?

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was arrested

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the passive voice construction of the verb 'arrest.' It is used to indicate that someone was taken into custody by the authorities.

Examples:

  • He was arrested for shoplifting.
  • She was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Alternatives:

  • was taken into custody
  • was apprehended

got arrested

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the colloquial or informal way of saying that someone was arrested. It is often used in spoken English.

Examples:

  • He got arrested for speeding.
  • She got arrested for disorderly conduct.

Alternatives:

  • was arrested
  • was taken into custody
Both 'was arrested' and 'got arrested' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

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