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Hast

Hast (verb) means Archaic second-person singular form of "have" (used with "thou"). Example: “Thou hast spoken truly, my lord.”

verb

Archaic second-person singular form of "have" (used with "thou").

"Thou hast spoken truly, my lord."

How to use Hast

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "you have," paired with "thou."

When to use it

Archaic and literary only — never used in modern speech outside quotation or deliberate old-style writing.

Word forms

Hasts plural

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Etymology

The old form of "have" used with "thou" in Early Modern English, as found throughout Shakespeare and the King James Bible.

Rhymes for Hast

Ast last cast fast mast vast past bast blast

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hast” mean?

The word “Hast” means archaic second-person singular form of "have" (used with "thou"). In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "you have," paired with "thou.".

How do you use “Hast” in a sentence?

Here is “Hast” used in a sentence: “Thou hast spoken truly, my lord.”

What part of speech is “Hast”?

“Hast” is a verb.

Is “Hast” a common word?

“Hast” is an uncommon word in modern English.