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has

v.
US //ˈhæz// UK //hˈæz// has
  1. 1 possession or relationship (v.)
    A1 Beginner

    to own something or have a relationship with someone.

    the third-person singular form of 'have' used to indicate possession, ownership, or a relationship.

    Example

    She has a beautiful garden behind her house.

    Example

    The company has a reputation for excellence that spans several decades and multiple continents.

    Usage

    Used with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or specific names.

    Pitfall
    She have a new car.
    She has a new car.

    Use 'has' for he, she, it, or singular names; use 'have' for I, you, we, and they.

  2. 2 auxiliary for perfect tenses (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    a helper word used to talk about things that happened in the past.

    the third-person singular auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect and past perfect tenses.

    Example

    He has finished his homework and is now watching TV.

    Example

    The researcher has conducted several experiments to verify the initial hypothesis regarding climate patterns.

    Usage

    Followed by a past participle to form the present perfect tense.

Origin

From Middle English has, haes, hafs, haves, equivalent to have + -s. Compare hath.

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