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There are 21 meanings of the word Having.

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Having - as a verb

Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

Example: "She has $1,000 in the bank"

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    Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

    Example: "Get an idea"

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    Have ownership or possession of

    Example: "He owns three houses in florida"

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      Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition

      Example: "He got his squad on the ball"

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      Have a personal or business relationship with someone

      Example: "Have a postdoc"

      Organize or be responsible for

      Example: "Hold a reception"

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      Have left

      Example: "I have two years left"

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        Be confronted with

        Example: "What do we have here?"

        Undergo

        Example: "The stocks had a fast run-up"

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        Suffer from; be ill with

        Example: "She has arthritis"

        Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

        Example: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"

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          Receive willingly something given or offered

          Example: "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"

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          Get something; come into possession of

          Example: "Receive payment"

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          Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

          Example: "She suffered a fracture in the accident"

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          Achieve a point or goal

          Example: "Nicklaus had a 70"

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          Have sex with; archaic use

          Example: "He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable"

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          Having - as an adjective

          Grasping; greedy.

          Example Sentences

          "I enjoy having breakfast in the morning."
          "She regrets having an argument with her friend."
          "He admitted to having made a mistake."
          "We should consider having a meeting about the issue."
          "They are considering having another child."
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          Word Game Points

          Is HAVING a valid Scrabble word?
          Yes, having is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
          US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

          HAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

          Is HAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
          Yes, having is valid for Words With Friends
          Valid Word
          HAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

          Is HAVING a valid WordFeud word?
          Yes, having is valid for WordFeud
          Valid Word
          HAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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