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