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I Tomorrow ˈhæv Tə Pay Leave Wear Have To

Word have-to
WordType (modal verb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhæv tə / NAmE / ˈhæv tə /
Example
  • sorry, i've got to go.
  • did she have to pay a fine?
  • you don't have to knock—just walk in.
  • i haven't got to leave till seven.
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have-to

(modal verb)BrE / ˈhæv tə / NAmE / ˈhæv tə /
  1. used to show that you must do something
    • Sorry, I've got to go.
    • Did she have to pay a fine?
    • You don't have to knock—just walk in.
    • I haven't got to leave till seven.
    • First, you have to think logically about your fears.
    • I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.
    • Do you have to go?
    • Have you got to go?
    • What time do we have to be home?
    • Are we supposed to show our ID cards?
    • Is it necessary to apply for a visa?
    • Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here?
  2. used to give advice or recommend something
    • You simply have to get a new job.
    • You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious.
  3. used to say that something must be true or must happen
    • There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour.
    • This war has got to end soon.
  4. used to suggest that an annoying event happens in order to annoy you, or that somebody does something in order to annoy you
    • Of course, it had to start raining as soon as we got to the beach.
    • Do you have to hum so loudly? (= it is annoying)
    • He can speak three languages.
    • She will try and visit tomorrow.
    • You must find a job.
    • You ought to stop smoking.
    • I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
    • Can I invite Mary?
    • Should I have invited Mary?
    • You must be home by 11 o’clock.
    • I must wash the car tomorrow.
    • I have to collect the children from school at 3 o’clock.
    • Nurses have to wear a uniform.
    • I must finish this essay today. I’m going out tomorrow.
    • I have to finish this essay today. We have to hand them in tomorrow.
    • I had to wait half an hour for a bus.
    • We’ll have to borrow the money we need.
    • I have to go to the dentist tomorrow.
    • Do the children have to wear a uniform?
    • Passengers must not smoke until the signs have been switched off.
    • You mustn’t leave the gate open.
    • You don’t have to pay for the tickets in advance.
    • She doesn’t have to work at weekends.
    • He has (got) to be the worst actor on TV!
    • This must be the most boring party I’ve ever been to.
    • Your trip must have been fun!

    Verb Forms

    • present simple I / you / we / they have to
    • he / she / it has to
    • past simple had to
    • -ing form having to
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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