had Definition
past tense and past participle of 'have'.
Using had: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "had" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I had a great time at the party.
Example
She had already eaten when I arrived.
Example
They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
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Summary: had in Brief
'Had' [hæd] is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'have'. It is used to indicate that something happened or existed in the past, as in 'I had a great time at the party.' 'Had' can also be used to form perfect tenses, such as 'She had already eaten when I arrived.'