we've

American  

[weev] / wiv /

1. contraction of we have:

   We've been here for an hour.

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we've British  

/ wiːv /

contraction

1. we have

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

“You and your child are worthy of better resources,” she says; we’ve been “given the wrong playbook.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“If you look at the totality over the last month, yes, we’ve struggled, but Andy’s been a constant,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"Look at me now -- I live in a tent. We used to live with dignity, while here we've been thrown aside like dogs," he said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Martin Rogerson, Reform's branch chairman for Newcastle-under-Lyme, said: "We've come out on top but we've got a job to do - we'll do the best for the people who elected us."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“Come on, Two, we’ve got to get set up for the sales day,” Nine said, then back to Clare, “Keep your head down and get through All Hallows’ Eve.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman