I've

¹

[ ahyv ]

1. contraction of I have.

-ive

²

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.:

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

-ive

¹

suffix

1. forming adjectives indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   divisive

   festive

   prohibitive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

I've

²

/ aɪv /

contraction of

1. I have

Usage Note

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

from Latin -īvus

Example Sentences

“If I don’t love something anymore, I stop doing it. I don’t love acting anymore, so I’ve stopped doing it.”

From Los Angeles Times

On the evidence of Arsenal's brilliant win over two legs against holders Real Madrid it will be a classic Champions League semi-final against PSG - but I am going with the best team I've seen in the competition this season.

From BBC

This side has a grit about it that I've not seen in any other PSG team.

From BBC

“I’ve seen Ludwig on guitar, I’ve seen him shred, and I’m like: I don’t know that person.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve never heard of a city doing it that way. There’s always someone complaining to the district attorney, usually from an opponent,” said Steve Cooley, who oversaw about a dozen residency cases during his time as Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times