CEFR A1

have to

modal verb phrase

Meaning

Used to show that something is necessary or required.

Examples

I have to go to the store.
We have to finish this work today.

Synonyms: must, need to, ought to, should

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have to (A1)

modal verb phrase

Pronunciation: hæf tu

Definition

Used to show that something is necessary or required.

Examples

I have to go to the store.
We have to finish this work today.
You have to be quiet in the library.

How to Use have to

have to + verb (collocation): Expresses necessity or obligation followed by an action. — "I have to study for the test."
don't have to + verb (collocation): Expresses lack of necessity followed by an action. — "You don't have to come if you are busy."
had to + verb (collocation): Expresses past necessity or obligation followed by an action. — "She had to leave early yesterday."

Synonyms of have to

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Antonyms of have to

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