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I have not vs I do not have

Both "I have not" and "I do not have" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have not" is used to indicate the absence of an action or state, while "I do not have" is used to indicate the absence of possession. They are not interchangeable as they convey different meanings.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 990 views

I have not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the absence of an action or state.

Use "I have not" to indicate that you have not done something or that something has not happened. It is often used in negative sentences or questions.

Examples:

I have not seen him today.
She has not finished her homework yet.
Have you seen the movie? - No, I have not.
I have not received any emails from him.
He has not called me back.

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Alternatives:

I haven't
I've not

I do not have

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

Use "I do not have" to indicate that you do not possess something. It is often used in negative sentences or questions.

Examples:

I do not have a car.
She does not have any siblings.
Do you have any money? - No, I do not have any.
I do not have time to go shopping.
He does not have a good memory.

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I do not have an offer for you.
I do not have the mental or emotional capacity to deal with his loss.
I do not have information exact enough to enable me to answer your supplementary question.
I do not have any further information on this subject.
I do not have to answer that question.
Which I do not have time to tell you.
I had no choice because I do not have the cipher.
No, I do not have a death wish.
I do not have the money that you need.
I do not have the money that you need.
I do not have a shopping addiction.
Time is something that I do not have.
I do not have time for your idle speculation.
I do not have that bond with my son.
I do not have any recollection of that painting - in the Adams residence.
I do not have time for coffee.
I do not have time for meetings.
I do not have time to negotiate.
I do not have time to play by the rules.
I do not have that kind of do-re-mi.

Alternatives:

I haven't got
I don't possess

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