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

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(Definition of 've from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

've is the usual spoken form of 'have', especially when 'have' is an auxiliary verb. It is added to the end of the pronoun which is the subject of the verb. For example, 'you have' can be shortened to 'you've'. …

Define 've. 've synonyms, 've pronunciation, 've translation, English dictionary definition of 've. Contraction of have: I've been invited. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth …

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

I 've [=I have] been very busy.

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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."