# we've

Pronunciation: say "WEEV" US /wiv/, UK /wiːv/

## Contraction

1. Contraction of we have. — Contraction of we have.
   - Simple: Short way of saying we have. Use it when joining "we" and "have" in everyday speech.
   - _We've lived in this neighborhood since long before the new highway was built._
   - _We've decided to repaint the kitchen over the weekend._

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