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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
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He's got
What's the difference between:
I've got and I got and I have. A detailed explanation is much appreciated. Thank you.
I've got and I got and I have. A detailed explanation is much appreciated. Thank you.
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When they are synonymous (meaning 'I possess'), 'I got' is substandard. 'I've got' and 'I have' are both standard, but there is a difference in frequencies of use between BrE and AmE.
- When they are synonymous (meaning 'I possess'), 'I got' is substandard.
- 'I've got' and 'I have' are both standard, but there is a difference in frequencies of use between BrE and AmE.
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When they are synonymous (meaning 'I possess'), 'I got' is substandard. 'I've got' and 'I have' are both standard, but there is a difference in frequencies of use between BrE and AmE.
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