Meaning & use

having

verb·Everyday

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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