Have got is very common in British English and means the same as have. Use have got with I, you, we, and they, as in I have got a dog, and has got with he, she, and it, as in she has got a bike.
Grammar Rule
Have got is very common in British English and means the same as have.
Have Got: Affirmative Forms
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | have got | I’ve got a dog. We’ve got a car. They’ve got a garden. |
| He / She / It | has got | He’s got a cat. She’s got a bike. |
Remember: the subject decides whether you use have or has.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct affirmative form of have got. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
«Have Got» – Affirmative (I've got, He's got)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does have got mean?
Have got means the same as have and is very common in British English to talk about possession.
When do you use have got instead of has got?
Use have got with I, you, we, and they, and has got with he, she, and it.
Can you contract have got?
Yes. Have got is often contracted, as in I’ve got a dog or she’s got a bike.
Is have got only used for possession?
Have got is mainly used for possession, but it can also describe relationships and characteristics, as in she’s got blue eyes.