Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hadn't

Contraction
/hədnt/
Definition
A contraction of ‘had not’, used primarily in informal speech and writing.
Examples
  • She hadn’t seen the movie before.
  • They hadn’t finished their homework on time.
  • I hadn’t realized the meeting was canceled.
Meaning
Indicates that something did not happen or was not the case in the past.
Synonyms
  • had not