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Meaning of Having
The primary meaning of the word "having" is to possess or hold something, either physically or abstractly.
Etymology of Having
The word "having" originates from the Old English word "habban", which means "to have" or "to hold"
This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "habjan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "haben"
The word "having" has been used in English since the 9th century to form the present participle of "have"
Synonyms
possessing
holding
owning
keeping
retaining
containing
including
comprising
encompassing
having in one's possession
being in possession of
occupying
filling
laden with
replete with
filled with
endowed with
gifted with
blessed with
furnished with
equipped with
provided with
supplied with
provided
endowed
stocked
stored
Definitions
- The present participle of "have", used to form the present perfect and other tenses
- Used to describe a state of possession or ownership
- Used to describe a state of being in a particular situation or condition
Usage Examples
- She is having a great time at the party
- He is having trouble with his car
- They are having a meeting to discuss the project
- The company is having financial difficulties
- The city is having a festival to celebrate its founding