Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

got to

VERB
must
Synonyms
STRONG
have need
WEAK
be compelled be destined be directed be doomed be driven be made be necessitated be obliged be one's fate be ordered be required have got to have no choice have to must needs pushed to the wall

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“We’ve got to start planning as an industry for that in the future.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

But to win a lot of majors you've got to be fit, you've got to be strong, you've got to make sure you're mentally prepared for it every week.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I had some co-workers who were like, ‘We’re Ella fellas—we’ve got to go.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"I feel like with a sudden-death loss, you kind of know you got to the house," said Rose, who also lost an Augusta play-off to Sergio Garcia in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When I got to the laundry, a fella was bent over a book with his arms folded on the counter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu