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English Tip of the Day: 208 Got - gotten?

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

Got - gotten?

Usage Tip

American English also uses the participle 'gotten' of the verb 'to get', whereas British English only allows for 'got'.

Example Sentences

American English: She's gotten into a lot of trouble this month.
British English: She's got into a lot of trouble this month.

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