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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

having

/hævɪŋ/ verb, present participle · British & US
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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."

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