having

hav-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "have"; possessing.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of "have"; experiencing.

  3. 3.

    Present participle of "have"; consuming.

  4. 4.

    Used to form perfect participles.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    having said that — Nevertheless.
  • •
    having a blast — Enjoying oneself greatly.
  • •
    having a hard time — Experiencing difficulty.
  • •
    having none of it — Refusing to accept.
  • •
    having second thoughts — Reconsidering.

Related words

Antonyms: lacking
See also: had, has, have
Synonyms: holding, owning, possessing

Etymology

Present participle of "have," from Old English habban.