they’ve
short form/ðeɪv/
/ðeɪv/
- they have
They've is usually only used when have is an auxiliary verb: They've just got here. When have is the main verb, use the full form: They have two children. • They've two children.They've is usually only used when have is an auxiliary verb: They've just got here. When have is the main verb, use the full form: They have two children. • They've two children.