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"After had" vs "After had had"

The correct phrase is "after had." The phrase "after had had" is not a common construction in English. It is more appropriate to use the simple past tense "had" after the word "after."

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

After had

Correct. This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past after another action.

Examples:

  • He left the house after he had finished his work.
  • She called her friend after she had eaten dinner.

Alternatives:

  • after having
  • after doing

After had had

Incorrect. This construction is not commonly used in English.

This phrase is not a standard or common way to express actions in the past.

Alternatives:

  • after had
  • after having had

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