What type of verb is “have” in the sentence “Have you the time?”
(a) Auxiliary verb
(b) Lexical verb
(c) Subjunctive verb
(d) Copular verb
ANSWER: Lexical verb!
In this example, the word have is being used as a near-synonym for “to own” or “to possess.” This contrasts with its other function as an auxiliary, or helping, verb.
Links
About lexical verbs at The Tongue Untied
About auxiliary verbs at The Tongue Untied
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