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TO HAVE: NEGATIVE FORM Nowadays we are used to use the form ''don't/doesn't have" instead of "haven't/hasn't". Is it quite an error to use the 'old' form haven'/hasn't? Is it weird? Thanks
Dec 21, 2014 3:54 PM
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Both forms are possible and one form is generally no more formal or popular than the other. Did you have a particular usage in mind when you asked your question? e.g. he does not have any money = he hasn't any money. We don't say: "he has not any money" - this does not sound natural. If this doesn't answer your question, please ask again. Kind regards, Michael
December 21, 2014
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I agree with Michael. He hasn't any money - is absolutely fine. Well, HE might not think it's fine!
December 21, 2014
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