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I've Meaning in English

word · lemma: have

ˈaɪv
EYE-v
aɪv
EYE-v

Definición

A contraction of 'I have,' used with the past participle to form the present perfect tense, showing something you have done or experienced recently or at some time in your life.

Uso & Matices

Used almost exclusively in informal or spoken English; never at the start of a sentence in writing. Common patterns: 'I've just...', 'I've never...', 'I've finished...'. Only used for 'I have' as an auxiliary verb, not for 'I have' meaning 'I possess'.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I've finished my homework.

basic

I've never been to London.

basic

I've already eaten breakfast.

basic

I've just got home—what's up?

natural

I've seen that movie a million times.

natural

I've been waiting here for half an hour.

natural