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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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he had had - grammar

I am reading a book called alchmist
I'm kinda confused with had had

my example 1

he had had the same dream that night as a week ago. and once again he had awakened

example 2
he had noticed

at least give them to me in easy way to understand the meaning

thanks
  

Top answer

He had a dream = He experienced it. Past tense. He had had a dream = He previously experienced it.

  • He had a dream = He experienced it.
  • Past tense.
  • He had had a dream = He previously experienced it.
  • Past perfect tense.
  • He awakened (incorrect use) = He awoke (meaning, he woke up).
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He had a dream = He experienced it. Past tense.
He had had a dream = He previously experienced it. Past perfect tense.
He awakened (incorrect use) = He awoke (meaning, he woke up).
(Awakened takes an object, as “He awakened his wife.”)
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He noticed = He became aware of som

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