have · v
have sb over/to stay, etc.
B2 If you have someone over/to stay, etc., you arrange for someone to visit you in your home.
Dictionary examples:
We had David and Amy over for dinner last week. (17.0)
have sb do sth
C2 to ask, arrange for, or pay someone to do something
Dictionary examples:
I'll have my secretary call her this afternoon. (20.6)
We need to have someone fix the radiator in the bedroom. (53.5)
not have a clue
B2 to be completely unable to guess, understand, or deal with something
Dictionary examples:
I don't have a clue what you're talking about. (32.5)
have nothing to do with sb/sth
B2 to have no connection or influence with someone or something
Dictionary examples:
He made his own decision - I had nothing to do with it. (23.7)
have nothing to do with sb
B2 If something has nothing to do with you, you have no good reason to know about it or be involved with it.
Dictionary examples:
Stop asking questions. This has nothing to do with you. (10.0)
have it in for sb
C2 to dislike someone and want to cause problems for them
Dictionary examples:
She really has it in for me - I don't know what I did to upset her. (32.8)
have anything/nothing/something against sb/sth
C1 to have a reason not to like someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I have nothing against him personally, I just don't think he's the right man for the job. (36.2)
Ellen doesn't have anything against bowling either, so let's go! (55.0)
have the upper hand
C2 to be in a stronger position than someone else so that you control a situation
Dictionary examples:
Government troops are gradually gaining the upper hand over the rebels. (64.7)
have (POSSESS)
A1 to own or possess
Dictionary examples:
You have a smelly book. (0.0)
Do you have a flying car? (0.0)
He has a dancing chicken. (0.0)
I've got two brothers. (5.1)
She has a lot of experience. (12.2)
They have a big house. (21.4)
He has blue eyes. (22.3)
Do you have time to finish the report today? (23.6)
He's got a degree in journalism. (30.7)
have (BE ILL)
A1 If you have a particular illness, you suffer from it.
Dictionary examples:
He has a toothache. No more candy! (0.0)
I have a stomachache. I ate too much! (0.0)
I have hiccups that sound like music! (0.0)
Dad has a headache. (7.0)
I have a cold. (10.1)
Have you ever had the measles? (47.6)
have (EAT/DRINK)
A1 to eat or drink something
Dictionary examples:
Can we have books for dinner? (0.0)
Let's have ice cream for breakfast! (0.0)
I had a big cake. Now I'm big! (0.0)
Can I have a drink of water? (8.8)
When are we having dinner? (9.0)
Let's have a snack before the movie. (12.5)
I had a turkey sandwich for lunch. (20.1)
have (BABY)
A2 to give birth to a baby
Dictionary examples:
My sister had a baby boy. Now I'm an uncle and babysitter! (0.0)
My cat had kittens in my shoe last night! (0.0)
My friend had twins. Double the fun, double the diapers! (0.0)
Elaine had a baby girl yesterday. (10.1)
have (CAUSE)
B1 to cause something to be in a particular state
Dictionary examples:
The comedian had the entire room crying with laughter in seconds. (0.0)
The magician had the audience's jaws dropping with his amazing trick. (0.0)
The teacher had the students' brains melting with his impossible math problem. (0.0)
He had dinner ready by the time we got home. (16.6)
We had the tent up within ten minutes. (23.9)
have (HOLD)
B1 used to say that someone is holding something, or that someone or something is with them
Dictionary examples:
The distracted chef had salt in his coffee and sugar on his steak. (0.0)
The forgetful professor had his glasses on his head and a banana as a phone. (0.0)
The magician had a rabbit in his hat and a carrot in his ear. (0.0)
He had a pen in his hand. (11.1)
She had a little boy with her. (13.0)
have a talk/meeting/appointment, etc.
A2 used with nouns to say that someone does or will do something
Dictionary examples:
They had a meeting to discuss why meetings are boring. (0.0)
Sarah has a class on how to be lazy tomorrow. (0.0)
I have a meeting with my pet rock tomorrow. (0.0)
Anita is going to have a birthday party! (10.7)
I have a piano lesson at two o'clock. (19.8)
Try having a conversation with him. (21.2)
We have a committee meeting next week. (32.7)
have sth stolen/taken, etc.
B1 If you have something stolen/taken, etc., someone takes something that belongs to you.
Dictionary examples:
I had my homework eaten by my dog. The teacher didn't believe me! (0.0)
I had my diary taken. Now the world will know about my secret crush! (0.0)
The chef had his secret recipe stolen. Now everyone can make burnt toast! (0.0)
I had my purse taken. (8.2)
She had her car stolen last week. (20.9)
have a question/idea/plan, etc.
B1 to think of a question/idea/plan, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Do you have any ideas on how to make homework disappear? (0.0)
Do you have any plans to invent a homework-doing robot? (0.0)
Do you have any thoughts on why socks always disappear? (0.0)
Mr. Grant, I have a question. (5.9)
Do you have any other ideas? (12.5)
I'm glad you have a plan. (24.4)
have fun/a good time/a problem, etc.
A2 to experience something
Dictionary examples:
I had a dance-off with my grandma. She won! (0.0)
I had a dream where I was a potato. It was awesome! (0.0)
I had a party, but only my imaginary friends came. (0.0)
Have a nice day! (4.9)
We had a great time in Montreal. (10.1)
I had a bad dream. (11.2)
Did you have any luck finding a present for Annie? (19.4)
We had a few problems finding the house. (24.7)
have sth cleaned/repaired, etc.
B1 to pay someone to do something for you
Dictionary examples:
She's having her procrastination removed tomorrow. Or next week. Maybe later. (0.0)
I'm having my jokes repaired. They're not funny enough! (0.0)
We're having our laziness fixed next week. Maybe. (0.0)
We're having the house painted next month. (23.8)
We had our washing machine repaired. (61.4)
have no idea
B1 to not know
Dictionary examples:
I have no idea why my phone always dies when I need it most. (0.0)
I have no idea why my cat thinks the vacuum cleaner is a monster. (0.0)
They have no idea how their grandma beat them all at video games. (0.0)
"Where's Tina?" "I have no idea." (24.5)