O
AI-generated image

having

/hævɪŋ/ verb, present participle · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does having mean?

verb, present participle

Having is the present participle of have, used to describe an action that is currently happening or a state that exists at the present time. It is often used in conjunction with a main verb to form a continuous or progressive tense.

Example

"She is having a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for having?

What's the opposite of having?

Rhymes with having