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"I have a cold" vs "I have got a cold"

Both "I have a cold" and "I have got a cold" are correct and commonly used phrases to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold. The choice between the two depends on regional preferences, with "I have a cold" being more common in American English and "I have got a cold" being more common in British English.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

I have a cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold.

This phrase is a simple and common way to express that you are suffering from a cold.

Examples:

  • I have a cold, so I won't be able to go to work today.
  • She said, 'I have a cold, so I can't come to the party.'

Alternatives:

  • I am suffering from a cold
  • I am down with a cold
  • I caught a cold
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling sick with a cold

I have got a cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold.

This phrase is more commonly used in British English to express that you are suffering from a cold.

Examples:

  • I have got a cold, so I won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • She has got a cold, so she is staying home to rest.

Alternatives:

  • I have a cold
  • I am suffering from a cold
  • I caught a cold
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling sick with a cold

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