have on

Pronunciation: /hæv ɑn/ (American English)

Origin: Phrasal verb combining "have" (Old English "habban") and "on" (Old English "on")

Meanings:

1. To be wearing (clothing or accessories)
2. To deceive or trick someone
3. To have something scheduled or planned

Example Sentences:

1. "What do you have on for the party tonight?"
2. "He had a big smile on when he entered the room."
3. "She had me on about winning the lottery - it was just a joke."
4. "Do you have anything on this weekend?"

Related Words:

• Different forms: has on, had on, having on
• Synonyms:
  1. (for wearing) wear, sport, don
  2. (for deceiving) fool, trick, deceive
  3. (for scheduling) plan, schedule, arrange

Memorization Tricks:

• Think of "have on" as literally having something on your body (clothes) or on your schedule (plans).
• For the deception meaning, imagine someone "putting on" a fake persona to trick others.
• Visualize a calendar with clothes pinned to it to remember both the "wearing" and "scheduled" meanings.