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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Investors have been concerned about the impact an AI slowdown would have on the amount of spending going toward AI infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Their candidacies are proof of the impact statewide candidates can have on down-ballot races, even if they don’t win, Goodwin said.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
So what impact does this lack of connectivity have on Londoners and their ability to earn a living, and what are the reasons behind it?
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“We were certainly surprised, given we’ve been advocating for this for several years,” he said, adding it is uncertain what affect Lara’s decision could have on the proposed class actions filed against 12 insurers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
It’s a chilly evening, and I have on my white knit hat.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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