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He has got a car vs He has a car

Both sentences are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Has a car' is the more common and formal way to express ownership of a car. 'Has got a car' is also correct but is more informal and casual. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality the speaker wishes to convey.
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He has got a car

This phrase is correct but more informal and casual.

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech to express ownership of a car. It is less formal than 'he has a car.'
  • Ask Satan if he has got a Car that I can Borrow. A saying that basically means " Go to hell" or "See you in hell." Can also mean "I'd rather be in hell". Jill- "Are you  ...
  • Jun 16, 2015 ... Does not 'if he has got a car, he will go to NJ' convey uncertainty with regards to him owning the car, for e.g. I interpret the expression like this: I ...
  • He has got a car. He hasn't got a car. Has he got a car? She has got a car. She hasn't got a car. Has she got a car? It has got a car. It hasn't got a car. Has it got a  ...
  • Mar 3, 2016 ... Negative imperative - Don't stop singing, will you? Let's - Let's go to the beach, shall we? Have got (possession) - He has got a car, hasn't he?

Alternatives:

  • he has a car
  • he owns a car
  • he possesses a car
  • he's got a car
  • he's in possession of a car

He has a car

This phrase is correct and more formal.

This phrase is the more formal way to express ownership of a car. It is commonly used in written and formal contexts.

Alternatives:

  • he has got a car
  • he owns a car
  • he possesses a car
  • he's got a car
  • he's in possession of a car

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