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The difference between have and have got

When have has certain meanings, it is commonly used with have got, which is British English.

1. The two forms are different in affirmative sentences, negative sentences and interrogative sentences

1. Affirmative sentences

have: subject + have/has< /p>

have got: subject + have got ('ve got) / has got ('s got)

2. Negative sentence

have: subject + do not (don't) / does not (doesn't) + have

have got: subject + have not (haven't) / has not (hasn't)

3 , General questions

have: Do / Does + subject + have?

have got: Have / has + subject + got?

2. Both ***Same meaning, both are used at this time

1. Discussing things owned means "to have, hold, possess", usually without the continuous tense,

For example: I have/have got a new mobile phone.

I have/have got a new mobile phone.

I have/have got a new mobile phone.

Paul doesn’t have/hasn’t got a car.

Paul doesn’t have a car.

2. To discuss relationships with others, it means "to have", usually without the continuous tense,

For example: Jane has/has got a brother.

Jane has an older brother.

He has/has got three children.

He has/has got three children.

3. Discuss nature and characteristics, meaning "show, have", usually without continuous tense,

For example: She has/has got blue eyes.

She has blue eyes.

The house has/has got gas-fired central heating.

The house has/has got gas-fired central heating.

The house has/has got gas-fired central heating.

4. To discuss illness or a temporary state, it means "suffering from..., having...", usually without the continuous tense,

For example: I have/ I've got a cold.

I have a cold.

They have/have got a problem.

They have/have got a problem.

3. The difference between the two

1. Use have instead of have got to discuss the things we do, such as eating, vacation, etc., often with the noun a bath, a shower or a wash,

For example: I have a cup of coffee at seven o'clock.

I have a cup of coffee at seven o'clock.

Do you normally have a big breakfast?

Do you usually have a big breakfast?

Have a good holiday!

I wish you a happy holiday!

She’s having a shower at the moment.

She’s having a shower at the moment.

I always have a wash before I go out.

I always have a wash before I go out.

2. In have got questions, do not use got to give a short answer,

For example: A: Have you got a dog?

You have got a dog? Dog?

B: No, I haven’t.

No, I haven’t.

※In fact, have got is a present perfect tense.