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I've

contraction
YVE/aɪv/

1 meaning of I've

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    Contraction of I have.

    I've never visited Spain, though I'd love to someday.

    I've already paid the deposit, so the room is reserved.

    Note

    Pronoun and auxiliary fused into one syllable, most often carrying the perfect: I've seen it, I've finished. It can also stand for possessive have, as in I've a plan, where have is a main verb rather than a helper. One rule catches learners: the contraction cannot end a clause. Answer "Yes, I have," never "Yes, I've," because the stressed final position needs the full form.

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