has

transitive-verb
UK: /hæz/
US: /hæz/

  1. To possess something; to own or hold something.

    1. She has a car, so she can drive us to the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. My brother has a strong sense of responsibility, always helping others. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be affected by a feeling, illness, or condition.

    1. He has a cold and is staying home from work today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team has a good chance of winning the championship this year if we keep practicing. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be obliged or required to do something.

    1. I has to finish my homework before I can play video games. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has to comply with strict environmental regulations to avoid penalties. [ ] [ ]

  4. To experience or undergo something.

    1. The city has seen many changes in recent years. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project has undergone several revisions before being finalized by the director. [ ] [ ]
has verb

  1. Third-person singular present of 'have'. Indicates possession or state of being.

    1. He has a new bike for his birthday present. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has always been kind and generous to everyone she meets every time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "has" in English means: To possess something; to own or hold something., To be affected by a feeling, illness, or condition., To be obliged or required to do something., To experience or undergo something..

The phonetic transcription of "has" is /hæz/ in British English and /hæz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "has": "She has a car, so she can drive us to the store.". More examples on the page.