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HAVING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Having.

How to pronounce having:

US

Having - as a noun

Having - as a verb

Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

Example: "She has $1,000 in the bank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have gothold
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have as a feature

Example: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in france"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feature
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lackmiss

Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

Example: "Get an idea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experiencegetreceive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
undergo
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have ownership or possession of

Example: "He owns three houses in florida"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ownpossess
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition

Example: "He got his squad on the ball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getlet

Serve oneself to, or consume regularly

Example: "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consumeingesttake
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a personal or business relationship with someone

Example: "Have a postdoc"

Organize or be responsible for

Example: "Hold a reception"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveholdmakethrow

Have left

Example: "I have two years left"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Be confronted with

Example: "What do we have here?"

Undergo

Example: "The stocks had a fast run-up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experience
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Suffer from; be ill with

Example: "She has arthritis"

Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Example: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causegetinducemakestimulate
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Receive willingly something given or offered

Example: "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accepttake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get something; come into possession of

Example: "Receive payment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

Example: "She suffered a fracture in the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getsuffersustain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experiencegethavereceive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Achieve a point or goal

Example: "Nicklaus had a 70"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getmake

Cause to be born

Example: "My wife had twins yesterday!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearbirthdelivergive birth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring forthproduce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have sex with; archaic use

Example: "He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take

Having - as an adjective

Grasping; greedy.

Example Sentences

"I enjoy having breakfast in the morning."
"She regrets having an argument with her friend."
"He admitted to having made a mistake."
"We should consider having a meeting about the issue."
"They are considering having another child."
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Word Game Points

Is HAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, having is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, having is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HAVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, having is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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