English · Common Verbs
having
/ˈhævɪŋ/
[/ˈhævɪŋ/]
present participle of have
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'have': owning or experiencing something, happening now.
Example
We are having a lovely time at the festival, despite the crowds and the surprising afternoon rain.
We are having a lovely time at the festival, despite the crowds and the surprising afternoon rain.
Etymology
From Old English 'habban' (to have) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses, often for experiences rather than possession.