have

From Old English 'habban', from Proto-Germanic '*habjan', related to Dutch 'hebben' and German 'haben'.

VERB (1)
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Synonyms possess , own
Antonyms lack

To possess something; to own or hold something as belonging to oneself. This verb can also express a state of experiencing something, such as emotions, conditions, or rights. It is also used as an auxiliary verb to form perfect tenses.

irregular
participle past
had had
  • I have a new car parked in the driveway.
  • She has a great sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
  • They have already decided to move to a different city.
NOUN (1)
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Synonyms possession , ownership
Antonyms absence

A person or group that possesses wealth, resources, or power, often used in the plural form 'the haves' to contrast with 'the have-nots'.

irregular
plural
haves
  • The new economic policies widened the gap between the haves and the have-nots in our society.
  • In this highly competitive market, they are certainly among the haves.