The meaning of 'VE is have. How to use 've in a sentence.

(Definition of 've from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

'VE definition: contraction of have: See examples of 've used in a sentence.

've is the usual spoken form of 'have', especially when 'have' is an auxiliary verb. It is added to the end of the pronoun which is the subject of the verb. For example, 'you have' can be shortened to 'you've'. …

Define 've. 've synonyms, 've pronunciation, 've translation, English dictionary definition of 've. Contraction of have: I've been invited. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth …

Nov 21, 2025 · In many dialects, -'ve is only used to mark the perfect aspect ("I've done something" = "I have done something"), not to signify possession ("I have something"), necessity ("I have to do …

I 've [=I have] been very busy.

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Nov 5, 2017 · (Definition of 've from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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