As a verb, 'had' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'have'. It is used to express possession or ownership in the past, or to indicate a past action or state.
Examples:
- "She had a beautiful house in the countryside." (possession)
- "I had a great time at the party last night." (past action)
- "The company had been struggling financially for years." (past state)
As a noun, 'had' is a chiefly British informal term for a fish, especially cod or haddock when prepared for cooking.
Example:
- "Let's have some haddock for dinner tonight."