had

[hæd]

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.'