we've

contraction

: we have

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of we've was in 1604

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Cite this Entry

“We've.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/we%27ve. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

we've

: we have
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