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gotten it

gotten it is the past participle of get it.

Meaning of get it

Verb

get it (third-person singular simple present gets it, present participle getting it, simple past got it, past participle (UK) got it or (US) gotten it)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, it.
    • If you order the pizza, I'll go get it.
  2. To understand something; to catch on; to fully appreciate its implications.
    • If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.
  3. (idiomatic) To receive a negative thing: to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating; to get what's coming to one; to feel someone's wrath.
    • After the way she spoke to him, she's really going to get it this time.
  4. (slang) To be struck (as an act of violence).
    • If you don't put away that smug little smile I swear you'll get it right in the teeth.
  5. (euphemistic, slang) To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality.
    • He could get it if he just had more confidence.

See all 8 meanings of get it

Questions about gotten it

What is gotten it the past participle of?
Gotten it is the past participle of get it.

Words near gotten it in the dictionary

  1. gotten into someone's head
  2. gotten into someone's pants
  3. gotten into the act
  4. gotten into the wrong hands
  5. gotten into trouble
  6. gotten it
  7. gotten it how one has gotten it
  8. gotten it how one lived
  9. gotten it how one lived it
  10. gotten it in
  11. gotten it on

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