Can have...

I have found the following follwing sentence pattern many time, "I don't want these books. You can have it".

Could you explain what the meaning of "You can have" is?

Thank you

Comments for Can have...

Jan 18, 2011

Answer: Meaning of Have
by: Ola Zur

Hi,

The word "have" has several meanings, one of which is "to receive."

For examples:
We will have (= receive) some news soon.
Can I have (= receive) the salt, please?
Can I have (= receive) your attention?

So "you can have it" means "you can receive it."

Ola Zur is the editor of www.really-learn-english.com, an illustrated guide to English.

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