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How to pronounce have
Say it like this: /ˈhæv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈhæv/
British/ˈhav/
What does have mean?
verbTo possess, own.
“I have a house and a car.”
To hold, as something at someone's disposal.
“Do you have the key?”
To include as a part, ingredient, or feature.
“The words cow and dog have three letters.”
nounA wealthy or privileged person.
“A good credit rating can mean the difference between being a have or a have not.”
One who has some (contextually specified) thing.
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