Jame
I have a problem to use 'had better'. Specially the 'had' of that. ????đŸ€” Can someone explain in detail.
Aug 30, 2021 5:00 PM
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Good question, Jame. Here is what the Cambridge Dictionary says: "We use had better to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do or which are desirable in a specific situation. The verb form is always had, not have. We normally shorten it to ’d better in informal situations. It is followed by the infinitive without to: It’s five o’clock. I’d better go now before the traffic gets too bad. Not: I’d better to go now. The democratic movement had better concentrate on the immediate issues of the economy and security. (more formal) Had better is a strong expression. We use it if we think there will be negative results if someone does not do what is desired or suggested: She’d better get here soon or she’ll miss the opening ceremony." There is more information about this phrase here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/had-better I hope this is enough detail for you.
August 30, 2021
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