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haven't

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\ ˈha-vənt , ˈha-bᵊm(t) \

Definition of haven't 

: have not haven't heard the news

First Known Use of haven't

1777, in the meaning defined above

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have much to commend it

have much to recommend him/her/it

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haven't

havenless

have no faith

have no idea

Phrases Related to haven't

you haven't lived

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The first known use of haven't was in 1777

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haven't

\ ˈha-vənt \

Kids Definition of haven't

: have not

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