I've

¹ American  

[ahyv] / aɪv /

1. contraction of I have.

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-ive ² American  

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc..

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

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-ive ¹ British  

suffix

1. (forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   divisive

   prohibitive

   festive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

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I've ² British  

/ aɪv /

contraction

1. I have

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Usage

See contraction.

Etymology

Origin of -ive

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

Example Sentences

He said while it was "the first time I've seen a situation like this", the team "never judge the people we rescue".

From BBC

If I've been with other people when I dial him up he has sometimes asked if I'm being "off" with him or if "something is the matter" when my demeanour hasn't changed.

From BBC

“It was amazing — I’ve been thinking about this game for so long,” said OJ, who had 10 points in the first quarter as Palisades stormed to a 45-14 halftime lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Joy: I’ve had the opportunity to play with some amazing ones.

From Los Angeles Times

And I’ve been very apolitical.

From Los Angeles Times