have

UK
/hæv/
US
/hæv/

Translations

haveverb
had
Past Simple
had
Past Participle
having
Gerund
UK
/hæv/
US
/hæv/
(auxiliary; / non-auxiliary)
I'veverb

have

had
Past Simple
had
Past Participle
having
Gerund
j'aiContraction de « I have » ; auxiliaire pour former le present perfect.
I've finished my homework already.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs.
Synonyms
I do have
I am holding
I hold
I possess
I own
I've got
I have

Definitions

haveverb
To possess, own, or hold something.
She has a beautiful house by the lake.
To experience or undergo something.
I had a great time at the party last night.
To include or contain something as a part or feature.
The book has several chapters on ancient history.
To cause or allow something to be done or to happen.
I'll have the car washed by the time you return.
To engage in or perform an action or activity.
Let's have a meeting to discuss the project details.
To eat or drink something.
I usually have coffee with my breakfast.
To give birth to a child.
She had her first child at the age of 30.
I'veverb
Contraction of 'I have,' used as an auxiliary verb to form the present perfect tense.
I've finished my homework already.