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English Tip of the Day: 180 Got - gotten / American vs. British

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

Got - gotten / American vs. British

Usage Tip

The past participle of the verb get is gotten in American English. Example He's gotten much better at playing tennis. British English - He's got much better at playing tennis.

Example Sentences

British English: He's got a few contracts from Italy.
American English: He's gotten a few contracts from Italy.

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