has (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hæz/

Definition

Possesses or owns something.

Examples

• He has a dog.

• The house has a big garden.

• My sister has a beautiful voice.

How to Use has

has to (prepositional phrase)

Expresses obligation or necessity. — "I have to finish this report by Friday."

has got (collocation)

Informal way to say possesses or owns. — "She has got a new bicycle."

Synonyms of has

Words with a similar meaning to has:

• owns
• holds
• possesses

Antonyms of has

Words with the opposite meaning to has:

• lacks
• needs

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