Definition
Definition of had - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
experienceRare experienced or undergoneRare
- She spoke of her had adventures with enthusiasm.
- His had experiences shaped his worldview.
- The had memories haunted him for years.
Expressions with had
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ought to take action to prevent issues
They had better leave early to avoid traffic.
suggest acting in one's or everyone's best interest
We had best leave early to avoid traffic.
express reaching a limit of patience or tolerance
I have had enough of your excuses!
decided to stop due to frustration or exhaustion
He's had enough of the constant arguments.
no longer functional or usable
This old car has had it.
drink too much alcohol and become clearly drunk
I think she has had one too many tonight.
be past the best time of strength importance or success
Some say printed newspapers have had their day in modern society.
express being fully satisfied or tired of something after enough
She has had her fill of spicy food and wants something mild.
be tricked or fooled by someone or something
You thought it was real, but you've been had!
after experiencing power, he changed his behavior
Once he had tasted power, he became more ambitious.
feeling very annoyed or fed up with something
I've had it with your excuses!
used to say something will never happen
He'll apologize if pigs had wings.
long time passed since an event
It had been ages since we last met.
past its prime or usefulness
That fashion trend has had its day.
indicates one event happened immediately after another
No sooner had we left than it started to rain.
in a hopeless or irreparable situation
With the engine failure, the car has had it.
rigged with hidden devices to cause harm or surprise
The house had been booby-trapped with hidden explosives.
eat a meal with enjoyment and enthusiasm
They had a good tuck-in after the long hike!
sudden argument or fight between people
They've had a blow-up over the weekend.
have a noisy or angry argument with someone
They've had a row about money again.
after chaos ends and clarity returns
When the dust had settled, we assessed the damage.
used to highlight a simple task that was failed
The cake is ruined, you had one job!
used to express frustration at someone's actions
You just had to spill the drink, didn't you?
used to point out a simple task failure
You only had one job, and you messed it up!
Origin of had
Old English, habban (to have)
Terms with had included in their meaning
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question sleep
ask if someone had good or restful sleep last night
emotion
have had enough of something
probability
had no possibility of success
question
asking if someone has had food
fruit
having had the stones removed
logistics
having had its packing removed
processed grain
rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed
linguistics
contraction for 'who had' in informal contexts
grammar
contraction for 'who had' in past perfect tense
caffeine-free
having had the caffeine removed
bottle
having had the cork removed
disguise
having had a mask removed
sexuality
person who has never had sexual intercourse
medical
having had a limb removed
admired by others
have something others strongly wish they had
literal
having had the head cut off
storage
having had contents removed
relocation
having had population removed by evacuation
hair removal
having had hair or stubble cut close to the skin
cooking
having had the stem removed
fruit
having had the stones removed
realization
suddenly realized something had changed or happened
sexual purity
state of never having had sex
assistance
help was available if you had asked
View all translations of had
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- French:vécu, ...
- German:erlebt, ...
- Italian:vissuto, ...
- Spanish:experimentado, ...
- Portuguese:vivido, ...
- Chinese:经历的, ...
- Japanese:経験した, ...
- Arabic:مُجَرَّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּסֶה, ...
- Russian:пережитый, ...
- Ukrainian:пережив, ...
- Hindi:अनुभव किया हुआ, ...
Definition of have - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
ownershippossess or own something
- She has a beautiful house.
2.
life eventexperience or undergo something
- She had a great time at the party.
3.
grammarTECH. form the perfect aspect with a past participleTECH.
- I have finished my homework.
4.
actionundertake or perform an action
- Let's have a meeting tomorrow.
5.
consumeeat or drink something
- We had pizza for dinner.
6.
inclusioninclude as a part or feature
- The car has air conditioning.
7.
grammarexpress necessity with a to-infinitive
- I have to leave now.
8.
causationcause someone to do something
- I had him fix the car.
9.
state changecause to be in a certain state
- She had the room painted blue.
10.
hostinghost someone as a guest
- We had them over for dinner.
11.
comprehensiongrasp the meaning of something
- I finally have the concept.
12.
birthgive birth to a child
- She had a baby last week.
13.
toleranceallow or tolerate something
- I won't have any nonsense.
14.
mindcapture someone's attention or interest
- The movie had me from the start.
15.
deceptionUS trick or deceive someoneUS
- He had me fooled with his story.
Noun
1.
sociologyUS wealthy or privileged personUS
- The haves often live in luxury.
2.
possessorone who possesses a specific thing
- In this game, the haves have an advantage.
Expressions with have
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wear clothes or accessories
She has on a beautiful dress.
be enrolled in or attend a scheduled course
I have class at 10 AM every weekday.
possess physical strength or power
He has muscle to lift heavy weights.
invite someone to visit one's house
We will have them over for dinner.
be unoccupied and able to use hands
I can help you move the boxes when I have my hands free.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
wear something encircling the neck
She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
not wearing any clothes on the body
She don't have anything on at the beach.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
show great kindness or generosity to others
She always helps others because she has a big heart.
show a dark bruise around the eye from an injury
He has a black eye after the fight.
feel deep sadness from love or loss
She has a broken heart after the breakup.
use a brush for grooming or cleaning
She had a brush with her hair every morning.
not work or attend duties for one day
I have a day off tomorrow.
become suddenly very angry
She will have a fit if she sees this mess.
possess a natural talent or ability for something
She has a gift for painting beautiful landscapes.
experience a day full of challenges or stress
She seemed tired because she had a hard day.
physically grasp something with your hand
She had a hold of the rope tightly.
get angry easily or quickly in situations
She tends to have a hot temper when stressed.
allow liquid or gas to escape unintentionally
The water tank started to have a leak.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
possess many good qualities or advantages to give
This city has a lot to offer to tourists.
be called by a specific name
He has a name for his new invention.
Origin of have
Old English, habban (to hold)
Examples of have in a sentence
I have a rare book from the 18th century. He had a strange dream last night. They had a difficult decision to make. They have completed the project on time. We have seen this movie before. We should have a discussion about this.
Can we have a quick chat later? I will have a cup of tea. They had sandwiches for lunch. The smartphone has a built-in GPS. The house has a spacious garden. You have to wear a helmet on this site. Did we have to book the tickets in advance? She'll have them clean the house. We had the kids do their homework. The coach had the players ready by noon. We had the documents copied before lunch. We’re having my cousins for the weekend. The ambassador had several guests at the residence. Do you have the joke now? I don't think she has the point yet. She will have her third child in June. They had twins at the local hospital. She won't have any interruptions during her speech. We can't have such behavior in the classroom. Her opening question had the audience immediately. This mystery novel will have you guessing until the end. The salesman had us completely fooled. I thought I had her, but she spotted the fake receipt. The haves often influence political decisions. In the city, the haves and have-nots live side by side. The haves in society often influence policy. As a have, he enjoyed many privileges.
View all translations of have
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- French:avoir, nanti, ...
- German:haben, Reiche, ...
- Italian:avere, ricco, ...
- Spanish:tener, rico, ...
- Portuguese:ter, rico, ...
- Chinese:有, 富人, ...
- Japanese:持つ, 富裕層, ...
- Arabic:مَلَكَ, مُتَمَكِّن, ...
- Hebrew:לִהְיוֹת לְ, בַּעַל מָמוֹן, ...
- Russian:иметь, богач, ...
- Ukrainian:мати, заможні, ...
- Hindi:पास होना, धनी, ...
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