having

[ˈhævɪŋ]

having Definition

• 1. the act of possessing, owning, or holding something
• 2. showing that something is true or exists
• 3. showing that someone is doing something

Using having: Examples

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

• Example

  Having a car is convenient.

• Example

  I am having a great time at the party.

• Example

  She is having a baby next month.

• Example

  He is having a difficult time understanding the concept.

having Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for having

• possessing
• owning
• holding
• keeping
• maintaining

Phrases with having

• have got

  to possess or own something

  Example

  I have got a new phone.

• have to

  to be required or obligated to do something

  Example

  I have to finish this project by tomorrow.

• have it out with someone

  to confront someone and resolve a conflict or disagreement

  Example

  I need to have it out with my boss about my workload.

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Summary: having in Brief

The verb 'having' [ˈhævɪŋ] refers to the act of possessing, owning, or holding something. It can also show that something is true or exists, as in 'He is having a difficult time understanding the concept.' Additionally, it can show that someone is doing something, as in 'She is having a baby next month.' 'Having' is often used in phrases like 'have got' and 'have to,' and the idiom 'have it out with someone,' meaning to confront and resolve a conflict.