Haveing vs. Having: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Haveing" is an incorrect spelling. "Having" is the correct form, representing the present participle of the verb "have".
Which is correct: Haveing or Having
How to spell Having?
Haveing is Incorrect
Having is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the base verb "have" and simply add "-ing".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
No English word with a silent “e” retains the “e” before “-ing”. Drop the "e" and add "-ing".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Remember, "have" becomes "having" just like "make" becomes "making".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Words ending with "ve" typically drop the "e" before adding "-ing".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Visualize "having" as "hav(e)-ing", noting the dropped “e”.
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
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Haveing and Having Definitions
Having
Experiencing or undergoing a particular situation.
They are having a great time at the carnival.
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Sep 12, 2023
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Having
To possess as a characteristic, quality, or function
Has a beard.
Had a great deal of energy.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
To come into possession of; acquire
Not one copy of the book was to be had in the entire town.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
To cause to do something, as by persuasion or compulsion
Had my assistant run the errand.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
To cause to be in a specified place or state
Had the guests in the dining room.
Had everyone fascinated.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
To place at a disadvantage
Your opponent in the debate had you on every issue.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
(Informal) To get the better of, especially by trickery or deception
They realized too late that they'd been had by a swindler.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
(Informal) To influence by dishonest means; bribe
An incorruptible official who could not be had.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
Used with a past participle to form the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses indicating completed action
The troublemaker has gone for good. I regretted that I had lost my temper. They will have finished by the time we arrive.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
One enjoying especially material wealth
"The gulf widens between the feast of the haves and the famine of the have-nots" (Salman Rushdie).
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
Possession; goods; estate.
I 'll lend you something; my having is not much.
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Sep 10, 2023
Having
Used to indicate a relationship.
John, having the highest score, won the game.
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Sep 12, 2023
FAQs
Which conjunction is used with Having?
"And" can be used, but it depends on the context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
Is Having an abstract noun?
Not typically, but as a gerund, it represents the action or concept of possession.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Is Having a negative or positive word?
Neutral. The connotation depends on the context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
Is Having a noun or adjective?
Primarily a verb, but can also be a gerund (noun form).
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Oct 05, 2023
Why is it called Having?
It's called "having" as it's the present participle form of the verb "have", indicating possession or occurrence.
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Oct 05, 2023
What part of speech is Having?
It's primarily a verb but can also act as a gerund (noun form).
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Oct 05, 2023
What is the singular form of Having?
"Having" does not have a singular or plural form since it’s a verb form.
Janet White
Oct 05, 2023
Which preposition is used with Having?
Depends on the context, but "of" is common as in "having of resources".
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
Is the Having term a metaphor?
Not in itself, but can be used in metaphoric contexts.
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
How is Having used in a sentence?
"She is having a tough time understanding the concept."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Which article is used with Having?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, but "having" typically doesn't require an article unless used in a specific context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Which determiner is used with Having?
"This" or "that" can be used, among others, depending on the context.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
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