have

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A wealthy or privileged person.

Pronunciation

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hav

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhæv

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

idiomaticusually contrastive
A wealthy or privileged person.
AustraliaNew Zealandinformal
A fraud or deception; something misleading.

verb

transitive
To possess, own.
transitive
To hold, as something at someone's disposal.
transitive
To include as a part, ingredient, or feature.
Serve oneself to, or consume regularly
“Have another bowl of chicken soup!”
transitive
To consume or use up (a particular substance or resource, especially food or drink).
transitive
To undertake or perform (an action or activity).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency: Very Common
Typical Use: Everyday English

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“Have another bowl of chicken soup!”verb

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Compound terms

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have a go at itverbCompound term
Have sexual intercourse with.
have a good timeverbCompound term
Enjoy oneself greatly.
have a lookverbCompound term
Look at with attention.
have downverbCompound term
Have (something) mastered.
have gotverbCompound term
Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
have in mindverbCompound term
Intend to refer to.

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Synonyms

Sense: to possess or own

give

Antonyms

Sense: to possess or own

lackmiss

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