have got
verb
Simple meaning
Have or have, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
havgahtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhævˈɡɑt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
modalidiomaticwith infinitive
To be obliged or obligated; must, have to, got to
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Used this way, have got is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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