have to

US /hæv tə/

UK /hæv tə/

1.

used to express obligation or necessity

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I have to go now.

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You have to finish your homework before you play.

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must ought to should

2.

used to express certainty or strong probability

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It has to be true.

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She has to be home by now.

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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