What are the definitions of “have against”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Dislike, disagree or hold a grudge ( Usually negative ).
I HAVE nothing AGAINST their proposals.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “have against”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb have against is to dislike, disagree, or hold a grudge against someone or something. It is usually used in a negative context, meaning that you do not have any problems or objections with someone or something.
What are the different verb forms of “have against”?
| Root Verb | have against |
| Third Person Singular Present | has against |
| Present Participle | having against |
| Simple Past | had against |
| Past Participle | had against |
Example
I have nothing against her decision to move away.
Example
He has nothing against their choice of music.
Example
She is having nothing against the new policy.
Example
They had nothing against the changes made to the project.
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We had nothing against the new rules implemented by the management.
What kind of phrasal verb is “have against”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“have against” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
I have nothing against their proposals.
Example
She has nothing against the new employee.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“have against” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I have nothing against their proposals.
Example
She has nothing against the new employee.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “have against”?
Good things to know
Does “have against” have an informal or formal tone?
Have against is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, depending on the specific context.
