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Definition

Should; ought to; need to; must.

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Origins

See better (adverb)

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In Context

  • "You had better finish that homework on time, if you want to get a good grade."
  • "“Will we get it finished?” / “We had better.”"
  • "The project had better get finished by the current deadline."
  • "I ought to go and see Mike one of these days. - Well, you'd better do it soon, because he’s leaving for Tanzania at the end of the week."
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Also Said As

  • had best