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Meaning of having

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

having

Pronunciation:/ˈhævɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To possess, own.

    Example: I have a house and a car.

  2. To hold, as something at someone's disposal.

    Example: Do you have the key? (not necessarily one's own key)

  3. Used to state the existence or presence of someone in a specified relationship with the subject.

    Example: I have a really mean boss.

  4. To partake of (a particular substance, especially food or drink, or action or activity).

    Example: Can I have a look at that?

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of possessing; ownership.

  2. Something owned; possession; goods; estate.

  3. A person's behaviour.

  4. (chiefly in the plural) Good manners.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Grasping; greedy.