"Have got"

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Hello, how are you? I have a question about usage of 'have got'. I know that 'have got' means 'have' but 'got' is also the past perfect of 'get'. The problem is that I think that present tense and past perfect are different in grammar and meaning. Then, how can I understand 'He has got something'. Do I have to distinguish it in contexts? And is it okay to say 'I have my car for 2 years' or 'I have got /gotten (as past perfect)  my car for 2 years'. I am not sure if I made my point clear. Please let me know and help me out. Thank you as usual in advance.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

'He has got something'. It can mean "He has something," or "he has procured something." You can determine the meaning from context.
He's got a mouse in his hat.
He's got something up his sleeve.
He has got a brand new new car. (casual)

This use of "got" is informal, and, in my opinion, overused.

And is it okay to say 'I have my car for 2 years'? No. Say "I have had my car for two years." or I have owned my car for two years.

And is it okay to say 'I have got my car for 2 years'? No. Say " I got my car two years ago."
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Anonymous · Answer

Thank you. Isn't it possible for 'I have gotten my car for 2 years' to mean 'I have had my car for two years' in some contexts?

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymous Isn't it possible for 'I have gotten my car for 2 years' to mean 'I have had my car for two years' in some contexts?

No, sorry.

I have had my car for two years.
I have gotten a new car every two years.

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