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I would like to know the usage of the word having. Is the usage having restricted to eating and drinking? e.g. I am having breakfast or I am having tea. Or can we use the word having in other situations as well? Also, can this word be used to indicate ownership e.g. having a car.
HAVE has a basic meaning-possessing, owning
However it also means eat-"having lunch", drink "having coffee" or experience "having good time"
You can't say "having a car" because when HAVE means "possession" it usually isn't found in progressive, i.e. it won't take "-ing"
Correct me if I'm wrong-anyone.
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