Have

Pronunciation: /hæv/

Definitions of have

noun a person's belongings or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 I have a book.

A2 She doesn't have any siblings.

B1 We have a meeting tomorrow.

B2 The company must have a clear vision for the future.

C1 The professor's lecture was so engaging, I could have listened for hours.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece is said to have a profound impact on society.

verb to possess or own something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cat.

A2 She has a big family.

B1 We have studied together for exams.

B2 He has won many awards in his career.

C1 They have achieved great success in their business.

C2 I have always dreamed of visiting Paris.

Examples of have in a Sentence

formal I have completed the report and submitted it to the manager.

informal I have finished my homework, so now I can relax.

slang I have aced that test, no doubt about it.

figurative I have a lot on my plate right now, so I need to prioritize my tasks.

Grammatical Forms of have

• past tense: had
• plural: have
• comparative: more
• superlative: most
• present tense: have
• future tense: will have
• perfect tense: have had
• continuous tense: having
• singular: has
• positive degree: have
• infinitive: to have
• gerund: having
• participle: having

Origin and Evolution of have

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'have' originated from Old English 'habban' which came from Proto-Germanic 'habjan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'have' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as possession, obligation, and auxiliary verb usage in English language.