# I've

Pronunciation: say "YVE" /aɪv/

## Contraction

1. Contraction of I have. — Contraction of I have.
   - Simple: Contraction of I have. A short way to join "I" and "have".
   - _I've never visited Spain, though I'd love to someday._
   - _I've already paid the deposit, so the room is reserved._

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