You better + verb

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HelloCan I say?You/We/I/He/She/... + better + verb...e.g. (He better do it.)Thanks

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Can I say? Yes, you can.

You/We/I/He/She/... + better + verb...

e.g. (He better do it.)

The correct structure is You/We/I/He/She/... had + better + verb...

You had better call Tom means you ought to call Tom. Basically, it states obligation or advice.

Thus, you can say He had better do it. In informal spoken English, the 'had' is often omitted or at least contracted (He'd better do it. He better do it), although I wouldn't advise you to do this in writing or in an exam.

Best wishes, Clive

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