English · Phrasal verb Attested

got to

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Alternative form of have got to (“have to; must”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạng thay thế của phải

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sorry, but I got to go.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “got to” mean?

Alternative form of have got to (“have to; must”).

Is “got to” formal or informal?

got to is generally informal.