he'd

contraction

ˈhēd How to pronounce he'd (audio)
ēd
: he had : he would

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of he'd was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“He'd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/he%27d. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

he'd

: he had : he would
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