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Have vs had've

The comparison between 'have' and 'had've' is not logical because 'had've' is not a standard or correct English construction. 'Have' is a common auxiliary verb used in present perfect and other tenses, while 'had've' is not a valid form in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 945 views

Have

The word 'have' is a common auxiliary verb used in various tenses in English.

Use 'have' as an auxiliary verb in present perfect tense (e.g., 'I have finished my homework') or in other tenses to show possession or obligation.
  • Have an immediate impact on our community.
  • Have another little monster running around.
  • Have some respect for your father.
  • Have kids, take them to Disneyland.
  • Have another drink before your next number.
  • Have something warm before going to bed.
  • Have Pacific Tech monitor the drop.
  • Have fun guarding an empty subway station.
  • Have your teams sweep each sector moving inward.
  • Have a word with Hadley's girlfriend Madeleine.
  • Have some concerts and record something.
  • Have a chat with Hank before the hearing.
  • Have Nelson pull her online presence.
  • Have the copter maintain visual contact.
  • Have lieutenant provenza carry the bags.
  • Have their clothes and sheets destroyed.
  • Have the Chicago team sweep the building quickly and quietly.
  • Have always been like my dads.
  • Have fun trying to control everyone.
  • Have your men douse their lanterns.

had've

'Had've' is not a standard or correct English construction.

  • Sometimes I wish Dad had've been a little bit harder on me.
  • And even if I had've known at the time he was your brother,
  • Don't you think they would've if they had've known?

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