verb

having

Translation

possessing, experiencing, eating

Having a car makes life easier.

She is having a good time.

Having finished his work, he went home.

having ((sth.)) (as subject) to possess (sth.) Having friends is important.

be having ((sth.)) (present continuous) to be doing/experiencing (sth.) I am having lunch now.

Having ((past participle)), ... (perfect participle) After doing (sth.), ... Having read the book, she returned it.

Synonyms: possessing, owning, experiencing

The present participle and gerund form of the verb 'to have'.

Think of it as the action or state of 'to have' that is ongoing or used as a noun.