i need someone to help me.................

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RAIMI

#166882 Tue, 06 Dec 05 01:58 PM

hi there,

i want to ask one question to anybody, especially someone that really expert in english.

can anybody explain to me what is the meaning of this sentence,

"i have had a strong support from my parents........"

i really do not understand the meaning of the words have had.

can anyone help me, please............

RAIMI

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Mister Micawber

#167271 Wed, 07 Dec 05 01:58 PM

It is present perfect of the verb have:

I have eaten three times today.
I have seen that movie already.

I have had strong support from my parents = I have received strong support (from the past until now) from my parents.

Mister Micawber

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RAIMI

#167540 Thu, 08 Dec 05 07:06 AM

thank you.

so, from the past until now the action is still happening?

is it correct if we say "i have had breathing?"

RAIMI

Mister Micawber

#167551 Thu, 08 Dec 05 07:32 AM

No. Have does not collocate with breathing (that is, those two words are not normally used together).

I have never breathed Arizona air.
I have had a breath of fresh air ( = I have had a new idea/experience or I have just been outside).

Mister Micawber

RAIMI

#169137 Mon, 12 Dec 05 02:33 PM

SORRY..............

can you explain to me more........

i don't get what you are trying to say.

RAIMI

Mister Micawber

#169298 Tue, 13 Dec 05 01:07 AM

These are all verbs in the present perfect aspect. Have is used as the auxiliary verb. In #3, have is also the main verb:

1. I have eaten three times today.
2. I have seen that movie already.
3. I have had strong support from my parents.
4. I have breathed deeply of life.

Mister Micawber

Auxiliaries, Present perfect, Verbs