English Explanatory Dictionary

gotta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of have got to, have to
verb
  1. Contraction of got + a.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒtə/ [ˈɡɒʔə] /ˈɡɑtə/ [ˈɡɑɾə] en-us-gotta.ogg /ˈɡʌtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gotta.wav

Word forms

gotta gotsta

Etymology

Contraction of got + to.

Synonyms

have got to have to

Related words

gotcha gtg hafta got-to

Derived words

I gotta love you and leave you
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