Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gotta
Verb
/ˈɡɑːtə/

Definition
A slang contraction of ‘got to’, indicating a necessity or obligation.

Examples
- I gotta finish my homework before I go out.
- You gotta see this movie; it’s amazing!
- We gotta leave early to avoid traffic.

Meaning
Used informally to express that someone has to do something.

Synonyms
- have to
- must
- need to