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

Asked to compare his 2018 campaign for governor with this one, he said, “I didn’t have to reintroduce myself last time in quite the way I’ve had to this time.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Touch wood, no. I've been very, very close. It's this that frightens them", he tugs his orange vest.

From BBC

She said she was "so honoured" to have won, adding: "I've felt so much love from all the women on this whole campaign, and gotten to meet so many people, and I just feel like moments like this happen because of you guys, and I want to thank you for that."

From BBC

“As an artist, I just can’t think of a better life than the one that I’ve been blessed with,” Redford said in his acceptance speech.

From Los Angeles Times

She said: "I'm 100% sure that he wasn't kept correctly, I've spoken to other professional bodies and they have all assured me that if dad was kept in the correct environment, he would not have deteriorated as bad as he did."

From BBC