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Meaning of has
The primary meaning of the word "has" is to possess or hold something, either physically or figuratively.
Etymology of has
The word "has" is derived from the Old English word "hæfde", which is the third person singular past tense of "habban", meaning "to have"
The word "habban" is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "habjan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "haben"
The word "has" has been used in the English language since the 9th century and has evolved to have various meanings and uses
Synonyms
possesses
holds
owns
contains
retains
keeps
maintains
preserves
conserves
has got
possesses
retains
contains
comprises
includes
encompasses
comprises
consists
embodies
personifies
exemplifies
represents
symbolizes
characterizes
manifests
displays
exhibits
shows
holds
grasps
clutches
grips
clenches
has in hand
wields
controls
commands
governs
rules
regulates
directs
manages
operates
possesses
owns
has title to
has possession of
occupies
inhabits
dwells
resides
abides
lodges
stays
remains
has in store
has on hand
has at hand
has to hand
has available
has in reserve
has in stock
Definitions
- Used to indicate that someone possesses or holds something
- Used to indicate that something is a part of or included in something else
- Used to indicate that someone is affected by a particular feeling or emotion
- Used to indicate that someone is experiencing or undergoing something
Usage Examples
- She has a book in her hand.
- He has a lot of experience in marketing.
- The company has a strong presence in the industry.
- The city has a rich history and culture.
- She has a beautiful voice and loves to sing.
Antonyms
lacks
wants
needs
requires
is without
is devoid of
is bereft of
is destitute of
is empty of
is free from
is clear of
is rid of
is absolved of
is acquitted of
is discharged of
is relieved of
is unencumbered by
is unburdened by
is untouched by
is unaffected by
is uninfluenced by
is impervious to
is resistant to
is immune to
is exempt from
is excluded from