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Hast

Definition:

The term "hast" is the archaic second person singular present tense of the verb "to have" in the English language. It was commonly used in Middle English but is no longer in use in contemporary English.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense: Verb - Possession

Definition: To possess or own something.

Example sentence: She hast a collection of rare books.

Sense: Verb - Auxiliary

Definition: Used in the construction of the perfect tense, to express a past action or state.

Example sentence: Thou hast not yet arrived.

Sense: Verb - Auxiliary with Negation

Definition: Used in the construction of the perfect tense, to express a negative past action or state.

Example sentence: Hast thou not heard the news?

Sense: Verb - Interrogative

Definition: Used to form a question concerning possession or ownership.

Example sentence: Hast thou any siblings?

Sense: Adjective - Quick

Definition: Showing haste or speed; quick.

Example sentence: He is a hast runner, always finishing first in races.

Sense: Noun - Haste

Definition: Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

Example sentence: The delivery driver reached the destination with great hast.

Please note that "hast" is an archaic term and not commonly used in contemporary English. The above descriptions and example sentences are provided for historical and educational purposes.