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• I've
  I've

  contraction of I have.
• -ive
  -ive

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

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

Mamdani: "Oftentimes this kind of unity comes in moments of tragedy. And to see it coming now in a moment of joy, it's something I've never seen before across our city."

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

“It’s an awesome experience. I’ve changed my eating habits, I’m learning to read labels more clearly,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

But permit me, as a lifelong MMA fan, to grieve a bit for my favorite sport: the only one I’ve ever truly loved.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

"I've said it, and I hope you guys will listen to me but he's a Top 3 MVP candidate," Brown said.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

“I know how far it is, Harry. I’ve been to your house.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith