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doesn't have vs hasn't got

Both "doesn't have" and "hasn't got" are correct ways to express the absence of possession. The choice between them depends on the regional variation and personal preference. "Doesn't have" is more commonly used in American English, while "hasn't got" is more common in British English.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1125 views

doesn't have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to indicate the absence of possession.

Use "doesn't have" to express that someone or something lacks possession of something. It is a common phrase in American English.

Examples:

  • He doesn't have a car.
  • She doesn't have any siblings.
  • But he doesn't have any money.
  • Stevie doesn't have enough contrast toys.
  • I doesn't have to be all clinical baby-making.
  • This doesn't have to be your story.
  • Sorry your baby doesn't have a brain.
  • Just got to hope your roomie doesn't have ibs.
  • She doesn't have radiation poisoning.
  • Krasny doesn't have the knife.
  • So whoever else handled this knife doesn't have a criminal record.
  • Nepotism doesn't have a poster child.
  • Mr. Infeld doesn't have expert knowledge.
  • She doesn't have to set a date.
  • But my paintbrush doesn't have spell check, Coach.
  • She doesn't have some deep, dark flaw.
  • The prison doesn't have any external scanners.
  • He... he doesn't have any kids.
  • And Daryl doesn't have a motive.
  • He doesn't have his feathered hat.
  • He doesn't have a history of violence.
  • Dougie doesn't have a job without you.

Alternatives:

  • does not possess
  • lacks
  • is without

hasn't got

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to indicate the absence of possession.

Use "hasn't got" to express that someone or something lacks possession of something. It is a common phrase in British English.

Examples:

  • He hasn't got a car.
  • She hasn't got any siblings.
  • Auntie Mary hasn't got a cat.
  • Because he hasn't got a mouth, Shell.
  • He hasn't got any money.
  • He hasn't got any females.
  • Which he hasn't got to hand at the moment.
  • Violet hasn't got time for this.
  • Julian Duval hasn't got silver claws.
  • But, this car hasn't got an upstairs.
  • Baby hasn't got a bedroom.
  • He hasn't got anyone, a wife or...
  • That massive car hasn't got a one-litre engine.
  • Look, SancheZ hasn't got long and he knows it.
  • He hasn't got the strength to stand alone.
  • It hasn't got soul because it all looks too perfect.
  • She hasn't got half your voice.
  • She hasn't got any black here.
  • No, because it hasn't got a stereo.
  • The drunk idiot hasn't got paid yet.
  • Uncle John hasn't got a girlfriend.
  • Medical science hasn't got all the answers.

Alternatives:

  • does not have
  • is without
  • lacks

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