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Definition ’ve in British English

’ve short form

short form
/əv/
1

the usual way of saying or writing 'have', added to the end of 'I', 'you', 'we', or 'they' to form the present perfect tense. This is not often used in formal writing

Example

We've been trying to reach you since yesterday.

Synonyms and related words
aren’t can’t couldn’t
Definition ’ve in British English

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Words related to ’ve:

couldn't've (modal verb) I’ve (short form) if you’ve got it, flaunt it (phrase) look what you’ve done (phrase) now I’ve seen everything/it all () shouldn't've (modal verb) they’ve (short form) V-E Day () ’ve (short form) we’ve (short form) who’ve (short form) would’ve (short form) wouldn't've (modal verb) you have me there (phrase) you have to laugh (phrase) you’ve (short form) you’ve got a point (phrase) you’ve got me (there) (phrase) you’ve guessed it (phrase)