have on
Britishverb
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(usually adverb) to wear
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(usually adverb) to have (a meeting or engagement) arranged as a commitment
what does your boss have on this afternoon?
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informal (adverb) to trick or tease (a person)
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(preposition) to have available (information or evidence, esp when incriminating) about (a person)
the police had nothing on him, so they let him go
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have something on . See have nothing on , def. 3.
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have someone on ; put someone on . Deceive or fool someone, as in There was no answer when I called; someone must be having me on , or You can't mean you're taking up ballet—you're putting me on! [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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The American people are deeply apprehensive about the impact that artificial intelligence will have on their lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
This announcement led to concerns about the impact artificial intelligence will have on the future of videogame development.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
The Ministry of Defence said it took problem gambling seriously and recognised the "significant impact" it could have on the health and wellbeing of service personnel.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Few of us knew in the early days what effect reality television would have on the culture or how it would create a new type of star.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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