I've

¹

[ahyv]

1. contraction of I have.

-ive

²

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc..

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

-ive

¹

suffix

1. (forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   divisive

   prohibitive

   festive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

I've

²

/ aɪv /

contraction

1. I have

Usage

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

from Latin -īvus

Example Sentences

"Most people my age like fourth generation idols these days," says a 13-year-old fan of girl group IVE.

From BBC

OpenAI announced in May that it was working with Jony Ive, a former Apple executive known for designing iconic products such as the iPhone, to release new AI products.

From Los Angeles Times

OpenAI, the maker behind ChatGPT, teamed up with Jony Ive — a former Apple executive who helped design the iPhone — to work on a new AI-powered device, but hasn’t revealed what it is.

From Los Angeles Times

Jony Ive, a former Apple executive known for designing the iPhone, is joining forces with OpenAI, the San Francisco startup behind popular chatbot ChatGPT.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have a growing sense that everything I’ve learned over the last 30 years has led me to this place and to this moment,” Ive said in the video.

From Los Angeles Times