👉 (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling the word “gotten,” it can be tricky, that’s true! The dictionary tells us, with a helpful clue, It means "to obtain," or "to acquire," it's true. But here's the twist, and listen close to me, “Gotten” is past tense of “get,” you see! Think of it this way, like a little chain, "Get" is the action, then “gotten” remains. Like when I get a book, then got it with glee, And now I’ve gotten it, for all to see! So remember class, don't you fret or frown, “Gotten” means obtained, throughout the town! Any questions? Don’t be shy, let’s hear your plea!
