got

verb

1. simple past tense of get

- We got the last bus home.

2. (Britain, New Zealand) past participle of get

- By that time we'd got very cold.

- I've got two children.

- How many children have you got?

3. Expressing obligation.

- I can't go out tonight, I've got to study for my exams.

4. (Southern US, with to) must; have (to).

- I got to go study.

5. (Southern US, Britain, slang) have

- They got a new car.

- He got a lot of nerve.