Oct 6, 2017 · I'm wondering what the 'd stand for? (had, did, would, could or should?) Please tell me the things that can be used as the abbreviation 'd. Thank you so much.

Two different answers for a question say that 'd in "How'd you know?" is a contraction of did. Can I always use 'd as contraction of did, or should I use it only when 'd follows a word that is part...

Aug 31, 2010 · Is "that'd" an appropriate contraction of "that" and "would"? I say it, but I'm not sure if it's a legitimate contraction in written form.

When is "I'd" used for "I did"? I don't think this is a standard contraction. Do you have a reference? I do. And also it's never used for "should" in the sense of obligation.

D: How d'you know? = How do you know? because C's sentence is present tense. E: I'll shoot my girlfriend if she cheats on me. F: How'd you know? = How would you know? because E's …

I’ve just come across “n.d.” used as an abbreviation, as a bibliographic reference in an academic essay, along the lines of: Smith (n.d.) discusses the subaquaeous pliability of rattan fibres… Is

Phonetically, the pronunciation in question may just be [ɰadaɕi]. But the consonant might be analyzed as being phonemically /t/, with a realization [d] derived by a rule of allophonic …

Should it be D.J., DJ or deejay? This is in the context of a person who plays recorded music at a party or club; referring to such a person as a "disk jockey" or "jock" seems hopelessly old …

Jan 13, 2014 · Yes, there is a difference. In the idiom you'd better VP, you'd represents you had, and not you would. You can also say you would, but not normally before better, which is the …

Oct 8, 2023 · 0 The simple answer is yes, "A is to B what C is to D" is a common and natural structure. It means A's relationship to B is the same as C's relationship to D. So, for example, …