Meaning & use
having
Possessing, holding, owning, or experiencing something at a given moment; the present participle of "have."
See it in a sentence
Having a reliable car made her daily commute much less stressful.
They enjoyed having the whole beach house to themselves for the weekend.
A note on using this word
As a synonym for "have," alternatives include "possessing" or "owning," depending on whether the meaning is ownership or experience.
Words with a similar meaning
possessingowning
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Words with an opposite meaning
lacking
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