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The meaning of 'VE is have. How to use 've in a sentence.

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Nov 21, 2025 · Verb 've (clitic) Have (in its sense marking the perfect or retrospective aspect).

'VE meaning: used as a contraction of have

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What does 've‎ mean? Contraction of have. Have in its sense marking the perfect or retrospective tense. (dialect) Have in its other uses. "...Where's the ladies' in this joint? I've to powder me nose."

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