Has vs. Have 

"Has" vs. "Have" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are conjugations of the verb 'have'. However, we use 'has' for third-person singular nouns or pronouns, whereas, 'have' comes with first-person and second-person singular nouns and pronouns, along with plural nouns or pronouns.

Differences

We use 'has' for third-person singular nouns or pronouns. Look at the examples below:

Example

She has to go to school tomorrow.

Hannah has gone mad.

'Have' comes with both first-person and second-person singular pronouns or nouns, along with all plural nouns and pronouns. Look at the examples below:

Example

I'm really sorry, but I have to leave you.

Where have you been all night?

Similarities

Both are conjugations of the verb 'have'. Look below:

Example

The closet seems full but I still fell I have nothing to wear.

She has this huge mansion.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they differ grammatically, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ I always have a thing for glittery stuff.

X I always has a thing for glittery stuff.

As you can see, this example is incorrect.

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