
Student or Learner
Generally had used in past situation but when we use better with it then it changes its meanings like
A: Are you going out tonight?
B: I had better not. I have got a lot of work to do.
And some times had better used when we warn somebody that they must do something:
You had better be on time.Then why we don't use should instead of had better in these cases.
When we say:I had better go to the bank now, why we don't use should that's very convenient in use.
Is should & had better have same meaning?
I am so confuse in their meanings please help me.Thank you![]()
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Hello, Zainab.
(1) Corum has given you an excellent link.
(2) I just want to suggest that learners probably should not use
"had better" until they really understand English.
(a) "had better" is sometimes very strong. Sometimes it is like a
threat:
Tom: You had better shut your mouth.
Joe: If I don't shut my mouth, what are you going to do about it?
Do you want to fight?
(3) Also, please remember that many native speakers drop the
"had" in speech:
Wow! It's late. I better hurry to school. = I had better/must/have to
***** Thank you *****
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