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Is it correct to say got instead of have?
The answer is that have and have got are the same in meaning when we want to express possession of something. And, yes, they are very often interchangeable.
Why people use got instead of have?
The past tense of “get” is “got”, just as in British English, but you should remember that: In American English, the past participle of “get” in its literal sense of “receive” or “become” is usually “gotten”. In the sense of “must” or “have”, the past participle is always “got”.
What is the difference between I got and I have?
2. “Have” refers to owning something and “got” refers to receiving something. 3. “Have” is used to refer to actions; “got” is not used to refer to actions or experiences.
What is the difference between ‘I have’ and ‘I’ve Got’?
The simple answer is that “I have” is more commonly used in written English and “I’ve got” is more commonly used in spoken English. Both are acceptable forms and there is no grammatical explanation for a preference in either usage. Get a grip all of you. – EFL/TESL teacher with 20 years experience in 7 countries –
When do you use have got instead of have in English?
In spoken and informal written English, have got can be used instead of have in four situations. You can use have got to talk about … 1. Things we own or possess We have a house in Vancouver.
What is the difference between I have a rash and have got?
@dogreed – again in BrE ‘I have a rash’ means exactly the same as ‘I have got a rash’ – ‘have got’ is simply an alternative present tense of ‘have’ (Shaw – Practical English Usage) @goofy – spot on, as usual. Just a thought: .
Can You Say ‘I have bought a car’?
You can certainly say “I have bought a car”. As cnelsonrepublic says, “have” is an auxiliary verb. In short, “have got” is perfectly good English. “He’s very lucky really. He’s got a wonderful family and they’ve got a lovely old house in the country, which his family have had for centuries.