had
/hæd/
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Meaning · English
Used to form the past perfect tense, expressing an action that took place prior to a reference point that is itself in the past.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dùng để tạo thì hoàn thành quá khứ, thể hiện hành động xảy ra trước một điểm tham chiếu trong quá khứ
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Verb
Examples
I felt sure that I had seen him before.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “had” mean?
Used to form the past perfect tense, expressing an action that took place prior to a reference point that is itself in the past.
Is “had” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.