HAVE vs HAVE GOT

The terms "have" and "have got" are both used to express possession or
ownership, but they have some differences in terms of formality and usage.

Formality:

"Have" is generally considered more formal.

"Have got" is often considered more informal and is commonly used in
casual conversation.

Contracted Forms:

"Have" can be used in contracted forms like "I've" (I have), "you've" (you
have), etc.
"Have got" can also be contracted, usually to "I've got," "you've got," etc.

Negative Form:

The negative form of "have" is created by adding "not" after it, like "I do not
have."

The negative form of "have got" is often expressed as "I haven't got," "you
haven't got," etc.

Questions:

Questions with "have" are formed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary
verb, like "Have you seen my keys?"

Questions with "have got" can be formed similarly, but it's also common to
use the structure "Have you got," like "Have you got a moment?"
Usage:

"Have" is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts, not only
for possession but also to indicate actions, experiences, etc.

"Have got" is primarily used for possession or ownership.

***In American English, "have" is often preferred over "have got."

***Regional Differences:

"Have got" is more commonly used in British English, while

Americans tend to use "have" more frequently.

Examples:

Formal: "I have a car."

Informal: "I've got a car."

Negative: "She does not have a pet." / "She hasn't got a pet."

Question: "Have you finished your homework?" / "Have you got any plans
for the weekend?"

In summary, while both "have" and "have got" can be used to express
possession, the choice between them often depends on the formality of the
context and regional variations in usage.