Have on Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HAV-awn
hæv/ /ˈɒn
HAV-on
Definition
To wear something, such as clothes, shoes, or accessories. It refers to what someone is currently wearing.
Usage & Nuances
'Have on' is informal, usually used for clothes or accessories: 'have a jacket on'. More common in spoken English; 'wear' is slightly more formal and often used in writing. Do not confuse with 'have on' meaning to trick (mainly UK slang: 'Are you having me on?').
Spanish: llevar puesto - tener puestoPortuguese (BR): estar usando - vestirPortuguese (PT): ter vestido - estar a usarChinese (Simplified): 穿着 (chuānzhe)Chinese (Traditional): 穿著 (chuānzhe)Hindi: पहना हुआ होनाArabic: يرتديBengali: পরেছে - গায়ে দিয়েছেRussian: надето - одетоJapanese: 身につけているVietnamese: mặc - mang - đeoKorean: 입고 있다 - 착용하고 있다Turkish: üstünde olmak - giymekUrdu: پہنے ہوئے ہیںIndonesian: memakai - mengenakan
Example Sentences
She has on a red dress today.
basic
What do you have on your feet?
basic
He always has on his watch.
basic
I can't believe you have on shorts—it's freezing outside!
natural
Do you have on that old sweater again?
natural
Let me see what shoes you have on before we leave.
natural