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contraction of have:I've got it. We've been there.
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usage note for 've
See contraction.
Other definitions for 've (2 of 2)
Ve
[ ve ]
/ vɛ /
noun Scandinavian Mythology.
a brother of Odin.
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How to use 've in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for 've (1 of 2)
ve
the internet domain name for
Venezuela
British Dictionary definitions for 've (2 of 2)
've
contraction of
haveI've; you've
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