has
Translation
to have, to possess, to own
Examples
He has a new bicycle.
He has a new bicycle.
She has finished her homework.
She has finished her homework.
He has to leave now.
He has to leave now.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) - to possess something. He has a new bicycle.
((sb.)) ((past participle)) - used as an auxiliary verb to form the present perfect tense. She has finished her homework.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) - to be obliged to do something. He has to leave now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possesses, owns; Antonyms: lacks
Etymology
From Old English 'hæfþ', the third-person singular present tense of 'habban' (to have).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'has' is used with third-person singular subjects: he, she, it. The 's' is for singular.