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Synonyms

've

1 American  

  1. contraction of have:

    I've got it. We've been there.
Ve 2 American  
[ve] / vɛ /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

  1. a brother of Odin.

've 1 British  

contraction

  1. have

    I've

    you've
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ve 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Venezuela

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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“In 100 years, it’s our most ambitious film that we’ve ever created at Disney Animation. And it is the most immersive environment you can imagine; the cinematography takes you to places we have never put onscreen before. But, more than that, it is filled with absolute joy,” he said.

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As the class cleared, I witnessed the greatest assortment of weirdos I’ve ever encountered.

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“You know, your furniture sucks. It’s pretentious and looks like a middle school kid could’ve carved it.”

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“I’ve been having some really bad thoughts lately.”

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“A LOT of people are very upset at the changes and reforms we’ve made at the FBI,” Bongino said.

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