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Imantaghavi Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Haven't/don't have

Hi,

What's the difference between the following negative structures?

1- I don't have any money.
2- I haven't any money.

Is there any differences? If yes, what are they?

Thank you in advance,

Iman
  

Top answer

imantaghavi Is there any differences? No. The verb 'have' still has that capability, where most other verbs no longer do.

— Mister Micawber

  • imantaghavi Is there any differences?
  • No.
  • The verb 'have' still has that capability, where most other verbs no longer do.
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imantaghaviIs there any differences?
No. The verb 'have' still has that capability, where most other verbs no longer do.
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Hi MM,

Thank you for your reply. But not even a tinge of difference? (like being British English or American English or formal/informal)
And would you give some instances of those verbs which you mentioned are not in use anymore?

Thank you in advance,

Iman
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imantaghavi But not even a tinge of difference? (like being British English or American English or formal/informal)
I see none.
imantaghaviAnd would you give some instances of those verbs which you mentioned are not in use anymore?
Most all verbs. You cannot do this now:

I want not any money
I give no
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I didn't know that. Great to know that.

Thanks a million,

Iman
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imantaghavi But not even a tinge of difference? (like being British English or American English or formal/informal)
In my school days, many years ago, the first was considered an unacceptable Americanism. Few think that today but, in normal conversation in BrE, 'I haven't got any money' is more common.
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Hi fivejedjon,

Thank you for your time. So, what you mean is that the first one was not in use in British English?
And don't you think that "haven't got" is a bit informal?

Regards,

Iman
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imantaghaviSo, what you mean is that the first one was not in use in British English?
It was used by some, but not considered 'good English' by prescriptivist teachers and usage guides
imantaghaviAnd don't you think that "haven't got" is a bit informal?Regards,
I do, personally, but that's because of my age and background. I
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I got it. Thank you very much.
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fivejedjon imantaghavi But not even a tinge of difference? (like being British English or American English or formal/informal)In my school days, many years ago, the first was considered an unacceptable Americanism. Few think that today but, in normal conversation in BrE, 'I haven't got any money' is more common.
That's funny. To my ear, "I haven't any money" i
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enoonTo my ear, "I haven't any money" is British
That's what I say, but I realise that my language sounds a little formal/stilted/old-fashioned to some younger people.
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