Word
has
US/ˈhæz/
UK/hˈæz/
Definitions
01possession or relationship
A1 · Beginner
v. to own something or have a relationship with someone.
v. the third-person singular form of 'have' used to indicate possession, ownership, or a relationship.
“She has a beautiful garden behind her house.”
“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.
Antonyms
02auxiliary for perfect tenses
A2 · Elementary
v. a helper word used to talk about things that happened in the past.
v. the third-person singular auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect and past perfect tenses.
“He has finished his homework and is now watching TV.”
“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.
Etymology
From Middle English has, haes, hafs, haves, equivalent to have + -s. Compare hath.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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