I've

[ ahyv ]

contraction of I have.

usage note For I've

See contraction.

Other definitions for -ive (2 of 2)

-ive

a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.: active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

Origin of -ive

<Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Compare -ative, -itive.

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How to use I've in a sentence

Fashion should be smart enough to take the long view andg ive it to them: in-store if necessary, but not on a show.
Kate Middleton's Heel Almost Caused a Fall; Anna Wintour's New Job Responsibilities Still Unclear | The Fashion Beast Team | March 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Rubinstein was pushed out of Apple by Ive, who had clashed with Rubinstein and gave Jobs an ultimatum—he goes or I go.
Steve Jobs, Unvarnished | Dan Lyons | October 24, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Gassée points out that Ive was already working at Apple when Jobs returned to the company in 1996.
Jonathan Ive Leaving? Apple's New Exec Drama | Dan Lyons | February 28, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
But why is word suddenly leaking out of Apple about Ive feuding with the board?
Jonathan Ive Leaving? Apple's New Exec Drama | Dan Lyons | February 28, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
The first products that Ive designed under Jobs were the “Bondi Blue” iMac and the somewhat ugly iBook.
Jonathan Ive Leaving? Apple's New Exec Drama | Dan Lyons | February 28, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

Ive seen older hands of his age took the same way for a minute or two on a cold night.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles Dickens
Ive seen a many people die, little babes and great strong men, and I know when deaths a-coming well enough.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles Dickens
Ive heerd that complaint of it once or twice before, replied the trader; but it soon cools down again; dont you find it so?
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles Dickens
I had a good crying spell on my twenty-fifth birthday and Ive looked through clear eyes ever since.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. Drinkwater
Oh, Ive had it out and felt behind it, urged Miss Carrington, all of a flutter now.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. Morrison

British Dictionary definitions for I've (1 of 2)

I've

/ (aɪv) /

contraction of

I have

British Dictionary definitions for -ive (2 of 2)

-ive

suffix

(forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality: divisive; prohibitive; festive; massive
(forming nouns of adjectival origin): detective; expletive

Origin of -ive

from Latin -īvus

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