Hath: meaning, definitions and examples

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hath

 

[ hรฆฮธ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

Hath is an archaic third person singular form of the verb 'have'. It is mainly used in older forms of English, particularly in literary or poetic contexts. In modern usage, this term has largely fallen out of favor and is rarely used in everyday conversation. It implies possession or ownership, and you might find it in classic literature or historical texts. The word serves to express a state of having something, a concept fundamental in language.

Synonyms

has, owns, possesses

Examples of usage

  • He hath seen better days.
  • She hath a point worth considering.
  • The king hath declared a holiday.

Translations

Translations of the word "hath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท main

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช เธกเธทเธญ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™llษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mano

Etymology

The word 'hath' is derived from the Old English 'hรฆfรพ', which is a form of the verb 'habban', meaning 'to have'. This form has evolved through the ages as English transformed from Old to Middle and then to Modern English. In the context of Early Modern English, 'hath' was frequently employed in literature and religious texts, often contributing to the formal tone of the language of that period. Its usage has declined since the 17th century as English speakers moved toward more simplified verb conjugations. While 'hath' may appear archaic today, it can still be found in works like the King James Bible and the writings of William Shakespeare, which helps maintain its presence in the linguistic heritage of English.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,743, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.