have got to

English

Verb

have got to (third-person singular simple present has got to, present participle having got to, simple past and past participle had got to)

1. Alternative form of have to (“must”)
   • 1965, “You've Got to Hide Your Love Away”, in John Lennon (lyrics), Help!, performed by the Beatles:

     Hey, you've got to hide your love away

Usage notes

See at have got.

Alternative forms

• (colloquial) got to, gotta