How to use the English verb have?

The English verb have is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language. It is primarily used to express possession or ownership, but it also has several other meanings and uses.

1. The present simple tense of the verb have

2. Use of the verb have

Indicating possession

Examples

 

1. I have a dog.
2. You have a new car.
3. He has a big house.
4. She has a beautiful dress.
5. It has a long tail.
6. We have a garden.
7. They have many friends.
8. I have a bicycle.
9. You have a smartphone.
10. He has a laptop.
11. She has a camera.
12. It has sharp teeth.
13. We have a swimming pool.
14. They have a cat and a dog.
15. I have two sisters.
16. Do you have any sisters?
17. Don’t you have a car?
18. I don’t have a computer.

Describing medical conditions or health issues

Examples

1. I have a cold.
2. She has a fever.
3. He has the flu.
4. My friend has a cough.
5. The baby has an ear infection.
6. My grandmother has arthritis.
7. His father has high blood pressure.
8. Her sister has diabetes.
9. My cousin has asthma.
10. My brother has a stomach ache.
11. Her daughter has chickenpox.
12. My uncle has a toothache.
13. The dog has a skin rash.

Expressing relation and characteristics

Examples

1. Jane has two sisters.
2. My car has a flat tire.
3. Stacy has a great sense of humour.
4. This song has a catchy tune.
5. That restaurant has a five-star rating.
6. She has a twin brother.
7. The software has a user-friendly interface.
8. He has blue eyes.
9. My cousin has a strong passion for environmental causes.
10. The city has a great architecture.

3. Common expressions using the English verb have

There are several expressions using the auxiliary verb have. Let’s look at some of the most commonly used ones.