Basic Details
Word: Had
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "have")
Meaning: To possess, own, or experience something in the past.
Synonyms: Owned, possessed, experienced
Antonyms: Lacked, missed, wanted
Idioms and Phrases
- Had the time of your life: To experience something very enjoyable. Example: "We had the time of our lives at the amusement park last weekend!"
- Had it coming: To deserve something bad because of previous actions. Example: "After being rude to everyone, he had it coming when no one invited him to the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had a wonderful birthday party with all her friends and family.
Example 2: He had a great idea for a new project that everyone loved.
Example 3: Last summer, we had an amazing holiday at the beach, swimming and playing games.
Fun Fact
The word "had" is derived from the Old English word "hfde," which was used in the same way but has evolved in pronunciation and spelling over the centuries.
Famous Quote
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon. This quote reminds us to appreciate what we had and what we experience along the way.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "had" mean?
a) To run
b) To possess or experience something in the past
c) To eat
d) To laugh
Answer: b) To possess or experience something in the past
2. Which of these is a synonym of "had"?
a) Danced
b) Owned
c) Swam
d) Learned
Answer: b) Owned
3. Which word is an antonym of "had"?
a) Won
b) Lacked
c) Gained
d) Used
Answer: b) Lacked
4. Which sentence uses "had" correctly?
a) They had a great time at the concert last night.
b) She have a new toy.
c) He having a good day.
d) I has breakfast already.
Answer: a) They had a great time at the concert last night.
5. Which idiom means experiencing something enjoyable?
a) Had it coming
b) Had the time of your life
c) Had a change of heart
d) Had no choice
Answer: b) Had the time of your life
