# having

Pronunciation: say "HAV-ing" /ˈhævɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of have. — present participle and gerund of have
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of have. Use this form for an ongoing action or as the noun naming it.
   - _Having finished the report, she finally took a break._
   - _Having a backup plan saved the entire expedition._

## Noun

2. The act of possessing or owning something; ownership.
   - Simple: The act of owning or keeping something as your own.
   - _The having of property comes with responsibilities as well as rights._
   - _For him, the having of wealth meant security rather than luxury._
3. Something a person owns; possessions, goods, or estate.
   - Simple: Something that a person owns, such as money, goods, or property.
   - _The old farmer's having amounted to little more than the land he tilled._
   - _She refused to part with any of her having, however small._

## Noun

4. A person's behavior; the manner in which someone conducts themselves. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: The way that a person acts or behaves.
6. Good manners; refined and courteous behavior. *(obsolete, Scotland)*
   - Simple: Polite and proper ways of behaving, or good manners.

## Adjective

5. Grasping and greedy; eager to acquire and hold on to wealth. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: Greedy and always wanting more money or things.
   - _The having merchant would sooner starve than lend a coin._
   - _Her having uncle counted his gold each night by candlelight._

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