Has: meaning, definitions and examples

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has

 

[ hรฆz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

possessing something

The word 'has' is the third person singular present tense of the verb 'have'. It is commonly used to indicate possession or to describe a quality or characteristic. In various contexts, it helps to convey the existence of something in a given situation. The usage of 'has' is prevalent in both spoken and written English, making it an essential part of everyday communication.

Synonyms

contains, owns, possesses

Examples of usage

  • She has a new car.
  • He has a unique talent.
  • The organization has many members.
Context #2 | Verb

experiencing something

'Has' can also indicate the experience of an event or condition. For example, it can denote that someone experienced a certain feeling or situation. This form of usage highlights actions in the present that have implications on the subject's current state.

Synonyms

encounters, experiences, undergoes

Examples of usage

  • He has a fever.
  • She has a meeting in an hour.
  • The team has a lot of work to do.

Translations

Translations of the word "has" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡ เคชเคพเคธ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memiliki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiene

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sahip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€๊ณ  ์žˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุชู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ima

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ var

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiene

Etymology

The word 'has' originates from Old English 'hรฆfรฐ', which is the third-person singular form of 'habban', meaning 'to have'. Its roots trace further back to Proto-Germanic *habjanฤ…, which also meant 'to have' or 'to hold'. The word has evolved over centuries, retaining its essential meaning while adapting to various grammatical changes. In Middle English, it often appeared as 'hath', reflecting the influence of the linguistic shifts of the time. Despite the changes in spelling and usage, 'has' has remained a fundamental part of English grammar, essential for constructing sentences that denote possession, experiences, or conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #14, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.