Have

/hæv/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To possess, own..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To possess, own.
2. (transitive) To hold, as something at someone's disposal.
3. (transitive) To include as a part, ingredient, or feature.
4. (transitive) Used to state the existence or presence of someone in a specified relationship with the subject.
5. (transitive) To consume or use up (a particular substance or resource, especially food or drink).
6. (transitive) To undertake or perform (an action or activity).
7. (transitive) To be scheduled to attend, undertake or participate in.
8. (transitive) To experience, go through, undergo.

Example Sentences

I have a house and a car.

Look what I have here—a frog I found on the street!

Do you have the key?

The stove has a handle. The shirt has sleeves.

The words cow and dog have three letters.

A government has three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial.

The movie has lots of action.

I have two sisters.

Synonyms for have

Antonyms for have

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Word Forms

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• hast
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• 've
• haue
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