haven't
|hav-n't|
A2
/ˈhævənt/
(have not)
did not have
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haven't' originates from the contraction of 'have not', where 'have' is derived from Old English 'habban', meaning 'to own or possess'.
Historical Evolution
'have not' contracted into 'haven't' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'have' meant 'to own or possess', but in the contraction 'haven't', it indicates the absence of an action or state.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/22 20:34