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Definition of having - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
greedyRare grasping or excessively desirous of possessionsRare
- He was known for his having nature.
Noun
1.
propertyRare something that is owned or possessedRare
- The family's havings were divided among the children.
2.
ownershipRare the act of possessing or controlling somethingRare
- His having of the land was never questioned.
Expressions with having
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begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
time seems to pass quickly when one enjoys oneself
Time flies when you're having fun at the party!
experiencing a brief period of success or popularity
The new restaurant is having a moment in the city.
introducing a contrasting statement
The weather was cold. Having said that, we still went for a walk.
encourage someone to hurry up and move
Let's be having you, we're running late!
introduces a contrasting statement or idea
The weather is bad. That having been said, let's go hiking.
lacking or being without something
She is not having any luck today.
express gratitude for being invited or included somewhere
Thanks for having me at your party!
used to politely thank a host for an invitation or welcome
Thank you for having me, dinner was wonderful.
Origin of having
have (possess) + -ing (present participle)
Terms with having included in their meaning
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living
having life, not dead
measurement
having greater size than something else
color
having the darkest color, absorbing most light
appearance
having light yellowish hair
colors
having the color of a clear sky
color
having the color of dark wood or rich soil
weather
having a low temperature that makes the air feel chilly
lack of light
having little or no light
body size
having a lot of excess flesh
general quality
having positive qualities or characteristics
color
having a color between black and white
paint shade
having a color between black and white
physical condition
having good health
physical weight
having great weight
temperature
having a high temperature
physical length
having great distance from end to end
height
having a small distance from base to top
spouse
having a husband or wife
time duration
having existed for a long time
age
having lived for the most years
color
having the color between red and yellow
colors
having a color between red and white
color
having a color between red and blue
sound
having little or no sound
Examples of having in a sentence
The having tendencies of the businessman were well-known. After the move, she sold most of her havings at a garage sale. The fire destroyed their havings, so the community organized donations. Her having of the trademark gave the startup a clear advantage. Having of power without accountability often leads to abuse.
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- French:avide, bien, ...
- German:habgierig, Besitz, ...
- Italian:avido, beni, ...
- Spanish:codicioso, bien, ...
- Portuguese:ganancioso, bens, ...
- Chinese:贪婪的, 财产, ...
- Japanese:貪欲な, 財産, ...
- Arabic:جَشِع, مُمْتَلَكات, ...
- Hebrew:חַמְדָנִי, נֶכֶס, ...
- Russian:жадный, имущество, ...
- Ukrainian:жадібний, майно, ...
- Hindi:लालची, संपत्ति, ...
Definition of have - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
ownershippossess or own something
- She has a beautiful house.
2.
life eventexperience or undergo something
- She had a great time at the party.
3.
grammarTECH. form the perfect aspect with a past participleTECH.
- I have finished my homework.
4.
actionundertake or perform an action
- Let's have a meeting tomorrow.
5.
consumeeat or drink something
- We had pizza for dinner..
6.
inclusioninclude as a part or feature
- The car has air conditioning.
7.
grammarexpress necessity with a to-infinitive
- I have to leave now.
8.
causationcause someone to do something
- I had him fix the car.
9.
state changecause to be in a certain state
- She had the room painted blue.
10.
hostinghost someone as a guest
- We had them over for dinner.
11.
comprehensiongrasp the meaning of something
- I finally have the concept.
12.
birthgive birth to a child
- She had a baby last week.
13.
toleranceallow or tolerate something
- I won't have any nonsense.
14.
mindcapture someone's attention or interest
- The movie had me from the start.
15.
deceptionUS trick or deceive someoneUS
- He had me fooled with his story.
Noun
1.
sociologyUS wealthy or privileged personUS
- The haves often live in luxury.
2.
possessorone who possesses a specific thing
- In this game, the haves have an advantage.
Expressions with have
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wear clothes or accessories
She has on a beautiful dress.
be enrolled in or attend a scheduled course
I have class at 10 AM every weekday.
possess physical strength or power
He has muscle to lift heavy weights.
invite someone to visit one's house
We will have them over for dinner.
be unoccupied and able to use hands
I can help you move the boxes when I have my hands free.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
wear something encircling the neck
She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
not wearing any clothes on the body
She don't have anything on at the beach.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
show great kindness or generosity to others
She always helps others because she has a big heart.
show a dark bruise around the eye from an injury
He has a black eye after the fight.
feel deep sadness from love or loss
She has a broken heart after the breakup.
use a brush for grooming or cleaning
She had a brush with her hair every morning.
not work or attend duties for one day
I have a day off tomorrow.
become suddenly very angry
She will have a fit if she sees this mess.
possess a natural talent or ability for something
She has a gift for painting beautiful landscapes.
experience a day full of challenges or stress
She seemed tired because she had a hard day.
physically grasp something with your hand
She had a hold of the rope tightly.
get angry easily or quickly in situations
She tends to have a hot temper when stressed.
allow liquid or gas to escape unintentionally
The water tank started to have a leak.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
possess many good qualities or advantages to give
This city has a lot to offer to tourists.
be called by a specific name
He has a name for his new invention.
Origin of have
Old English, habban (to hold)
Examples of have in a sentence
I have a rare book from the 18th century. He had a strange dream last night. They had a difficult decision to make. They have completed the project on time. We have seen this movie before. We should have a discussion about this.
Can we have a quick chat later? I will have a cup of tea. They had sandwiches for lunch. The smartphone has a built-in GPS. The house has a spacious garden. You have to wear a helmet on this site. Did we have to book the tickets in advance? She'll have them clean the house. We had the kids do their homework. The coach had the players ready by noon. We had the documents copied before lunch. We’re having my cousins for the weekend. The ambassador had several guests at the residence. Do you have the joke now? I don't think she has the point yet. She will have her third child in June. They had twins at the local hospital. She won't have any interruptions during her speech. We can't have such behavior in the classroom. Her opening question had the audience immediately. This mystery novel will have you guessing until the end. The salesman had us completely fooled. I thought I had her, but she spotted the fake receipt. The haves often influence political decisions. In the city, the haves and have-nots live side by side. The haves in society often influence policy. As a have, he enjoyed many privileges.
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- French:avoir, nanti, ...
- German:haben, Habenichtse, ...
- Italian:avere, ricco, ...
- Spanish:tener, rico, ...
- Portuguese:ter, rico, ...
- Chinese:有, 富人, ...
- Japanese:持つ, 富裕層, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَلَك, ثَرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחֲזִיק, אָמִיד, ...
- Russian:иметь, богач, ...
- Ukrainian:мати, заможні, ...
- Hindi:पास होना, धनी, ...
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