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When we say "you had better" or "they had better" we want to warn someone that something bad might happen if they don't do something. If your mom says you had better be careful when crossing the street, she means that you really need to be careful. She doesn't want anything bad to happen to you.
Those kids had better get inside before the storm comes. I already heard some thunder.You had better call your mom or she'll be worried about you.- similar words:
- ought, should
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