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they'd

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USTHAYD/ðeɪd/

2 meanings of they'd

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  1. 1
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    A short form of 'they would,' used to talk about something people might do.

    If it rained, they'd stay inside all day.

    The kids said they'd help clean up after the party.

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    A short form of 'they had,' used to talk about something that happened before.

    By the time we arrived, they'd already eaten dinner.

    They'd finished all the work before the deadline.

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