Have you got

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Hello..Is there any difference in meaning or nuance between, Do you have a camera?  and Have you got a camera??

Fivejedjon · Accepted Answer

There is no difference in meaning.

Pructus · Answer

Thanks a lot, fivejedjon!!

CalifJim · Answer

pructusdifference in meaning

There's no meaning difference, but to my ear, Have you got is slightly more casual in register.

CJ

Pructus · Answer

Thanks CJ....
What does " in register" mean?

Pructus · Answer

Also, CJ, I found your replies at

CalifJim · Answer

pructusregister

The higher the register, the more formal the word or expression.
The lower the register, the less formal the word or expression.

For more on 'register' see

CJ

Pructus · Answer

Thanks for the tip, CJ!!

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