meaning of "we've"

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English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #6 "Privacy", question 5

I get the impression that they think we've outstayed our welcome here.

(a) remained longer
(b) tried too long
(c) waited too long
(d) stayed too long

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #6 "Privacy", answer 5

I get the impression that they think we've stayed too long here.

Correct answer: (d) stayed too long
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whats mean we've?

Dolce Vita

[Alan]

Hi,

What does 'we've' mean?

This is a contraction (a short form ) of 'we have'.

Alan
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