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

   prohibitive

   festive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

I've

²

/ aɪv /

contraction

1. I have

Usage

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

“He was physical, he pass pro’ed well. He was really physical in his pull game, was really sharp assignment-wise, which — I know I’ve mentioned several times — was all the more impressive because he really hadn’t been able to take a lot of practice reps at guard. Thoroughly impressed.”

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Speaking at a media conference in Glasgow, Nicole Short said: "I describe it as the old Nicole and the new Nicole. It's like my life was reset that day and I've spent every day since trying to rebuild it".

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"It's like I've got Spain under my skin."

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Well, it’s really funny you say that because I’ve talked about this with some members of Congress.

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I’ve always felt like in a democracy — this is how I was raised —that as a citizen, it’s your duty to work hard for the agenda of the country.

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