Synonyms for

Has

Verb / hæz / / hʌz / Another word for has — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To possess or own something; to hold or contain something within oneself

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

possesses owns holds contains

Informal

got gets holds

Literary

bears enjoys

Antonyms

lacks needs misses wants requires is without

Common collocations

  • has to
  • has been
  • has got
  • has a
  • has had
  • has done
  • has gone
  • has no

Word family

verb have

Usage note

The word 'has' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to have'. It indicates possession, ownership, or the performance of an action.

Example sentences

  1. My sister has a cat named Mittens.
  2. The pantry has lots of snacks to choose from.
  3. He has a talent for drawing.
  4. She has a big smile on her face.
  5. The library has many books to read.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there.

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