have

/hæv/
auxiliary verb
  1. Used with a past participle to form perfect tenses (have/has/had + past participle).
    • They had left before we arrived.
    • I have finished my work.
    • She has already eaten lunch.
verb
  1. To possess or own something.
    • They have a large house in the countryside.
    • She has two cats and a dog.
    • I have a new bicycle.
  2. To experience or undergo something.
    • We had a wonderful time at the party.
    • He has a headache this morning.
    • She had a strange dream last night.
  3. To eat or drink something.
    • I usually have coffee for breakfast.
    • He had a sandwich and an apple.
    • Let's have lunch together tomorrow.
  4. To cause something to happen or be done (used with a past participle).
    • We had the house painted last summer.
    • She had her hair cut yesterday.
    • I need to have my car repaired.
  5. To hold or contain something.
    • The box has twelve chocolates inside.
    • The book has many interesting pictures.
    • This room has three windows.
  6. To be required or obligated to do something (used with 'to').
    • I have to finish my homework before dinner.
    • They have to leave early in the morning.
    • She has to go to the doctor tomorrow.
Antonyms
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