having
/ˈhævɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: havings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of possessing; ownership.
Noun
Examples
He thus came to think of perceiving as a complex of 'havings,' not a complex of 'havings' and 'doings.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something owned; possession; goods; estate.
Noun
Examples
Out of my lean and low ability
I’ll lend you something: my having is not much;
I’ll make division of my present with you:
Hold, there’s half my coffer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “having” mean?
The act of possessing; ownership.
Is “having” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.