What is another word for Had?

Pronunciation: [hˈad] (IPA)

"Have" and "possess" are common synonyms for the word "had." "Obtained" and "acquired" suggest ownership or possession, while "received" and "got" imply a transfer of possession. "Experienced" and "underwent" describe past events or situations. "Sustained" and "endured" emphasize the difficult or challenging aspects of those experiences. "Used" and "employed" suggest action or activity with a particular object or idea. "Maintained" and "retained" emphasize continuity or the ongoing possession or ownership of something. "Held" and "possessed" highlight the idea of control or power over something or someone. These words can help add variety and depth to your writing by expressing different shades of meaning.

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Usage examples for Had

Then he Had a shock.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
It was so odd that Jane Oglander Had never spoken of General Lingard.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
He wondered why Jane Had stayed so long with Richard.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes

Famous quotes with Had

  • I think it would be better if nobody owned anything, but they didn't starve. Had enough paint and enough pianos and everything else.
    Arthur Boyd
  • Had I joined a straight rock band, I'm sure my drumming would be a little bit different right now.
    Jimmy Chamberlin
  • Had the decision belonged to Senator Kerry, Saddam hussein would still be in power today in Iraq. In fact, Saddam Hussein would almost certainly still be in control of Kuwait.
    Dick Cheney
  • Had Cain been Scot, God would have changed his doom nor forced him wander, but confine him home.
    John Cleveland
  • Had it not been for the Atlantic Ocean and the virgin wilderness, the United States would never have been the Land of Promise.
    Herbert Croly

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