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Meaning of the word "have to" in English

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have to

US /hæv tə/
UK /hæv tu/
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Modal Verb

1.

used to express obligation or necessity

Example:
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I have to go now.
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You have to finish your homework before you play.
Synonym:
must ought to should
2.

used to express certainty or strong probability

Example:
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It has to be true.
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She has to be home by now.
Synonym:
must bound to certain to
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have have on have it in for have breakfast have a break have lunch have dinner