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

“I’ve been studying the intersections of emerging technologies, data-driven technologies, AI and human rights and social justice for the past 15 years, and since the pandemic I’ve noticed the industry has become hyper-focused on our bodies,” said Mozilla Foundation technology fellow Júlia Keserű, who conducted the research.

From Los Angeles Times

“While Senate Democrats waited until the last minute to take action, I’ve been fighting to put more ‘farm in the Farm Bill’ for well over a year now,” Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said in a statement.

From Salon

“Austin, like I’ve said before multiple times, he texted me throughout my time at Tennessee. So having him there, I ask him any questions. He’s always there to help me out,” Knecht said.

From Los Angeles Times

“And when he sees a couple of his first shots go in, he can get in that mode where he’s unconscious. I kinda expect it from him because I’ve watched him a lot.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I prefer the retro-futurism of the first two films, and so that’s the choice I’ve made — there’s no holograms. The convenience of that beautiful Apple store technology is not available to me," he said on KCRW's "The Business."

From Salon