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“to have” in English

to have

Illustration of "to have" in a English cultural setting — A person stands in their bright kitchen, holding a fresh red apple in their hand, a simple smile on their face. They look content, as if they've just found something good.

Usage note

Use 'have' to talk about owning or possessing something, changing to 'has' for he, she, or it.

Examples

I have a cat.
I have a cat.
She has a book.
She has a book.
They have a car.
They have a car.

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What does "have" mean?

A. to have
B. to buy
C. close
D. to come

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