Talk:Seddie/@comment-3512889-20120128193325/@comment-3553219-20120128203440

Got is a slightly more informal word and can often be used instead of have when using it for possession. They are both correct. For instance, "I've got a car" or "I have a car". The second looks better when writing but the first is often preferred when speaking. The reason is "got" sort of emphasizes your possession.

And you have to remember that I've and you've are conjunctions combining the words you/I with have. So, the correct phrase is generally "have got". But saying "I've got the flu" is the same as saying "I have got the flu". If you aren't using those you use "have got" for instance "she must have got the flu" or "she must have got a car". "She must have the flu" is equally acceptable.