"Gotten" Example Sentences
1. I had just gotten home from work when the phone rang.
2. The painting had gotten damaged during the move.
3. My grades have gotten better this semester.
4. The result had gotten better than I expected.
5. The price had just gotten too high to afford.
6. Sara has gotten a new job since we last spoke.
7. I forgot that I had gotten you that book for your birthday.
8. We have gotten to know each other very well over the years.
9. When did you gotten your driver's license?
10. My dog has gotten lazy in his old age.
11. She has gotten so tall since I last saw her!
12. The car had just gotten washed when it started raining.
13. The kitchen floor has gotten quite dirty.
14. We have gotten a lot done today.
15. The children have gotten very cranky.
16. My computer has gotten really slow lately.
17. I had gotten an "A" on the test.
18. Why have you gotten so angry?
19. He has gotten a sunburn from being outside all day.
20. Have you gotten my email?
21. The lecture has gotten quite long and boring.
22. The medicine has gotten me a bit drowsy.
23. Our relationship has gotten quite strained lately.
24. I had gotten up early to finish the project.
25. The wound has gotten infected.
26. The deadline has gotten moved up.
27. Have you gotten any job offers yet?
28. The kitchen has gotten really messy.
29. I had just gotten to sleep when the phone rang.
30. John has gotten married since we last spoke.
31. Sara has gotten a promotion at her job.
32. Tom and I have gotten in a fight.
33. The baby has gotten so big!
34. I have gotten him a gift for his birthday.
35. She has gotten into Harvard.
36. The train had just gotten moving when it stopped again.
37. Their relationship has gotten stronger over time.
38. The floors have gotten quite dirty.
39. I had just gotten the kids to sleep.
40. The dog has gotten out of the yard again!
41. Where have you gotten those ideas from?
42. Have you gotten a date yet for the wedding?
43. Ellen has gotten a scholarship for college.
44. Sean has gotten taller than me now!
45. I have gotten a letter in the mail today.
46. The car has gotten stuck in the mud.
47. The house has gotten really messy.
48. The mistake had just gotten noticed.
49. The computer has gotten a virus.
50. Lisa has gotten very ill.
Common Phases
I've
gotten used to ...: I have become accustomed to ...
I've
gotten better at ...: I have improved at ...
We've
gotten a lot done: We have accomplished a lot.
I've
gotten myself into a mess: I have put myself in a difficult situation.
I've
gotten ahead of myself: I have become overambitious or moved forward too quickly.
How long have you
gotten?: How long have you been sleeping/sitting/working?
You've
gotten bigger!: You have grown!
I've
gotten my point across: I have effectively communicated my message.
It's
gotten to me: It has affected me emotionally.
Things have
gotten worse: Things have deteriorated.
It's
gotten out of hand: It has spiraled out of control.
The dog has
gotten out: The dog has escaped (outside).
I've
gotten lucky: I have been fortunate.
So those express common ways that the word "
gotten" is used in phrases. Let me know if you have any other questions.