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Commonly used "i've got a word" is 'got' necessary?



 
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Commonly used "i've got a word" is 'got' necessary? #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 20, 2009 13:08 pm   Commonly used "i've got a word" is 'got' necessary?
 

when in the sentence commonly used "i've got a word" is 'got' necessary? is it not enough to say "i've a word" with the contraction spelled out being "i have a word"? ...implying that one 'owns' or 'holds for use' a word.
('word' in this case is just an example. you can substitute any noun.)
any reply would be appreciated.
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do ive a word? #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 20, 2009 15:21 pm   do ive a word?
 

:)

Unfortunately, it is correct.

My suggestion; Never use got unless you absolutely have no alternative, which will almost be never.
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