noun
haves
havz
noun
1
Wealthy or privileged people, especially when contrasted with those who lack money or power.
"The gap between the haves and the have-nots kept widening."
How to Use Haves
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeople who have wealth and advantages, typically used in the fixed phrase "the haves and the have-nots."
Common pairings
the haves and have-nots
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