When to use have had together in a sentence?

When to use have had together in a sentence?

We use have had in the present perfect when the main verb is also “have”:

  • I’m not feeling well. I have had a headache all day.
  • She has had three children in the past five years.
  • We have had some problems with our computer systems recently.
  • He has had two surgeries on his back.

When had had is used?

Had had is the past perfect form of have when it is used as a main verb to describe our experiences and actions. We use the past perfect when we are talking about the past and want to refer back to an earlier past time, Madiini.

Does having had make sense?

Having, a present participle, is being used to replace a clause starting with since. “Having had” is replacing “since he had had”. Now it makes sense.

Has submitted or had submitted?

is correct. Present perfect tense is used, because the actions related to your application (review and decision) are in the present time frame. Past perfect would be correct if those actions were completed: I had submitted the application, but the position was already filled.

What is another word for doesn’t make sense?

What is another word for not making sense?

ridiculous irrational
illogical unreasonable
unsound injudicious
senseless unthinking
unwise brainless

What do you call someone who doesn’t make sense?

See definition of illogical on Dictionary.com. adj.not making sense.

What is the meaning of I have had enough?

phrase. If you say that you have had enough, you mean that you are unhappy with a situation and you want it to stop. I’ve had enough–there are limits even for the patience of a saint!

Can I say had had?

The past perfect form of have is had had (had + past participle form of have). The past perfect tense is used when we are talking about the past and want to refer back to an earlier past time. She felt marvelous after she had had a good night’s sleep. They dismissed him before he had had a chance to apologize.

Why you shouldn’t say does that make sense?

“Does that make sense” is a phrase that creates uncertainty and doubt instead of being reassuring. It can imply that the other party is obliged to understand what was said. A better phrase to use is “How does that sound to you?” We’ve all heard it before.

What does not make any sense?

If something makes no sense it means it is illogical, nonsensical, and unreasoned. This phrase can be used in situations where the proposal or affirmation appears to be absurd, or even preposterous.

What is illogical reasoning?

Illogical Reasoning. the premature jumping to conclusions or arguing on the basis of invalid assumptions.

What does irretrievable mean?

: not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover.

What is the sentence of had?

Had sentence example

  • They had two adopted children already.
  • Certainly she had been under a lot of stress.
  • A nearby steeple had been broken off short and the fragments lay heaped beside it.
  • All the papers had been signed and the money provided.
  • Would she ever outgrow the things mama had taught her?

Does it make sense or is it make sense?

‘That makes sense’ is correct. The verb must agree with the subject and ‘that’ here is singular. The correct way to say it is: “that makes sense.” This is because “that” is singular, so the singular form of to make (i.e., makes) should be used.

What should I use instead of had?

What is another word for had?

found achieved
attained acquired
got gained
obtained understood
knew realizedUS

Does not make sense?

“This makes no sense” is saying that substantial parts of the materials being discussed are inconsistent or impossible to understand. In essence it’s saying “This is nonsense”. These phrases are equivalent in meaning and a google ngram query indicates roughly the same frequency of usage.

How do you avoid had?

Rewriting to avoid “had had” is almost always a good idea. It reads even more terribly than it sounds. The easy way out is to use a contraction: I’d had enough of this nonsense and was ready to move on.

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