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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Have got vs. have

what's the difference between the two? and why is 'have got' a stative verb, while 'have' a dynamic one?

thank you in advance
  

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It depends. Here are some examples: Possessive: I have two cars. I've got two cars.

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  • It depends.
  • Here are some examples: Possessive: I have two cars.
  • I've got two cars.
  • Must: I have to buy a new computer.
  • I've got to buy a new computer.
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It depends. Here are some examples:

Possessive:

I have two cars.
I've got two cars.

Must:
I have to buy a new computer.
I've got to buy a new computer.

In progressive tenses (when it means "to experience something"):
I'm having a hard time following what she says.
I'm having got... (wrong)
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