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Is there any difference in meaning between 'I have' and 'I do have'?

Apart from the 1st.being British English and the 2nd. used more in the US of A.

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  • 4 years ago
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    "Do" is not necessary in this sentence, but it adds emphasis. This construction would usually be used when you are contradicting someone.

    A: Can you tell me about this? Oh why am I asking you! You never have any information for me!

    B: I do have some information you might be interested in.

    or

    A: Do you have any money for me?

    B: No, but I do have some information you might be interested in.

    You might also use it just for emphasis, like so:

    Come see me before you leave. I do have some information you might be interested in, so don't forget to stop by.

    Source(s): Emphasis is special or extra importance that is given to an activity or to a part or aspect of something.
  • RP
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    In the US, the use of I have is widespread to indicate someone possesses something, but I do have adds an element of emphasis and, in that way, either contradicts what may have been an assumption that s/he did not have it or doubt about whether s/he had or has it. The doubt may have been general, like few people have (whatever), or specific, like chances are you've never had (whatever).

  • 4 years ago

    Yes

  • 4 years ago

    "I do have..." is more of a response to to a question with an alternative answer

    "Do you have a pen ?" "(No, but) I do have a pencil"

    "I do have.." could also imply an element of surprise

    " Do you have 6 mm screw in your pocket?"

    "I do have such a screw "

  • 4 years ago

    "do" is used for emphasis-by both British and American speakers.

    "I don't have any homework tonight. I DO have some reading to do."

    The difference is in tag questions and short answers.

    Can you give me a ride home?

    AM: Yes, I can.

    BR: Yea, I can do.

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