What does the phrasal verb “have in” mean?

What are the definitions of “have in”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Have a supply of something in a particular place.

  Do we HAVE any beer IN?

• 2. Get someone to do some work.

  We HAD the decorators IN last week.

• 3. Entertain people in your home.

  We HAD them IN last night for dinner.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “have in”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb have in is to have a supply of something in a particular place. It is often used to ask if there is something available or stored in a specific location.

What are the different verb forms of “have in”?

Root Verb	have in
Third Person Singular Present	has in
Present Participle	having in
Simple Past	had in
Past Participle	had in

Example

Do we have any snacks in the pantry?

Example

She has some clothes in her closet.

Example

They are having some guests in for the party.

Example

We had some friends in for dinner last night.

Example

The family had the plumber in to fix the leak.

What kind of phrasal verb is “have in”?

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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 in” 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

Do we have any snacks in the pantry?

Example

We had the decorators in last week.

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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 in” 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

Do we have any snacks in the pantry?

Example

We had the decorators in last week.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “have in”?

Have someone in

Invite someone to your home for a social event or gathering.

Example

We had our neighbors in for a barbecue last weekend.

Have a professional in

Hire a professional to perform a service or task in your home.

Example

We had a plumber in to fix the leaky faucet.

Have supplies in

Keep a stock of items or materials in a specific location.

Example

Make sure we have enough food in the pantry for the party.

Good things to know

Does “have in” have an informal or formal tone?

Have in 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.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “have in”?

Synonyms

• possess
• store
• keep
• hold
• maintain
• invite
• hire
• employ
• entertain

Antonyms

• lack
• miss
• exclude
• dismiss
• release
• fire
• expel