I’ve got = I have; I possess
- I’ve got a dog.
- I’ve got a car.
I’ve got to = I must; I need to
(often pronounced as “I’ve gotta”)
- I’ve got to leave now.
- I’ve got to pay rent on the 1st of the month.
I’ve gotten = I have obtained/received
I’ve gotten = I have become
- I’ve gotten a dog.
(I didn’t have one before, but recently I adopted or bought a dog) - I’ve gotten a good grade on the test.
(I received a good grade on the test) - I’ve gotten divorced.
(I have become divorced) - I’ve gotten better at English.
(I have become better at English)