# haven't

Pronunciation: say "HAV-uhnt" /ˈhæv.n̩t/

## Verb

1. Contraction of "have not," used to negate the verb have, most often as the auxiliary in present perfect statements.
   - Simple: A short way of saying "have not," used to say something has not happened.
   - _They haven't replied to my email since last week._
   - _I haven't decided whether to take the job offer._

## Origin

Formed from "have" combined with the contraction "-n't", meaning "not".

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