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