HAD
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Example

We had to cancel the trip because of the storm.

Definition

Simple past and past participle of have

  • Possessed or owned
  • Included or contained
  • Ate, drank, or used
  • Experienced, underwent, or enjoyed
  • Suffered from or was affected by
  • Hosted, held, or conducted
  • Gave birth to; produced
  • Received or obtained

Auxiliary forming the past perfect

  • Marks action completed before a past time
  • Used with a past participle

Past of have to

  • Meant was obliged or required to