have

[hæv]

have Definition

• 1. to possess, own, or hold something
• 2. to experience or undergo something
• 3. to perform an action or activity

Using have: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "have" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a car.

• Example

  She has a lot of friends.

• Example

  He had a heart attack last year.

• Example

  We are having a party tonight.

• Example

  They have been married for 10 years.

• Example

  She has to finish her homework before watching TV.

• Example

  He had a difficult time finding a job.

• Example

  I have to go to work now.

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  She has a talent for singing.

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  He had a great idea for a new business.

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  We are having a good time at the beach.

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  They have been studying English for a long time.

have Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for have

• possess
• own
• hold
• contain
• experience
• undergo
• perform
• execute

Antonyms for have

• lack
• need
• want
• dispossess

Phrases with have

• have a good/bad time

  to enjoy or not enjoy oneself

  Example

  I had a good time at the party last night.

• have a say

  to have an opportunity to express one's opinion

  Example

  Everyone should have a say in this decision.

• have it out with someone

  to have a frank and honest conversation with someone in order to resolve a disagreement

  Example

  I need to have it out with my roommate about the rent.

Origins of have

from Old English 'habban'

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Summary: have in Brief

The verb 'have' [hæv] means to possess, own, or hold something, to experience or undergo something, or to perform an action or activity. It is used in various contexts such as possession, obligation, and enjoyment, exemplified by 'I have a car,' 'She has to finish her homework,' and 'We are having a good time at the beach.' Phrases like 'have a say' and 'have it out with someone' add nuance to its usage.