had on
/hæd ɒn/
VERB
1. Wearing clothing or accessories
To be wearing or dressed in particular clothes, shoes, jewelry, or accessories at a specific time in the past.
1.1. Clothing and personal appearance
Used to describe the clothes or garments someone was wearing, including outfits chosen for everyday activities, formal occasions, or special events.
Synonyms
- wore
- was dressed in
- was wearing
- donned
- put on
- sported
Antonyms
- removed
- took off
- stripped off
- undressed
Examples
- She confidently walked into the room, proud of the stylish outfit she had on.
- Despite the warm weather, he still had on his favorite cozy sweater.
- Even at the casual gathering, he had on a suit, exuding an air of professionalism.
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1.2. Accessories and personal style
Used when describing jewelry, watches, hats, footwear, or other accessories someone was wearing to complement their appearance or express personal style.
Synonyms
- wore
- sported
- was wearing
- was adorned with
- was decked out in
Antonyms
- removed
- took off
- stripped off
Examples
- The athlete had on a lucky pair of socks for the important match.
- The fashionista always made a statement with the unique accessories she had on.
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VERB
2. Deceiving or tricking someone
To have deceived, fooled, or misled someone through dishonesty, a false impression, or a deliberate trick.
2.1. Deception and dishonesty
Used informally when someone successfully tricks another person into believing something false or accepting a misleading explanation.
Synonyms
- bamboozled
- beguiled
- bluffed
- buffaloed
- cheated
- conned
- deceived
- deluded
- duped
- fooled
- gulled
- hoaxed
- hoodwinked
- misled
- put on
- swindled
- tricked
Antonyms
- debunked
- disabused
- exposed
- revealed
- unmasked
- undeceived
- uncovered
Examples
- The salesman had on several customers with his convincing but dishonest promises.
- He realized that his business partner had on him throughout the negotiations.
- The unsuspecting buyer was had on by the fraudulent advertisement.
Related Words
- deception
- fraud
- trickery
- dishonesty
- manipulation
- scam
- hoax
- falsehood
- misrepresentation
- con
2.2. Cheating and financial exploitation
Used when someone has been tricked or manipulated into losing money, receiving less than they deserve, or accepting an unfair financial arrangement.
Synonyms
- defrauded
- fleeced
- mulcted
- rooked
- shortchanged
- skinned
- swindled
- stung
- suckered
- victimized
Antonyms
Examples
- The tourists discovered that they had been had on by the dishonest street vendor.
- He felt he had been had on after paying far more than the actual value of the product.
- Several investors were had on by the fraudulent investment scheme.
Related Words
- fraud
- financial exploitation
- embezzlement
- overcharging
- deception
- victim
- scam
- financial loss
- dishonest transaction
2.3. Practical jokes and playful deception
Used when someone tricks, fools, or teases another person for amusement, entertainment, or as part of a practical joke rather than for serious financial gain.
Synonyms
- kidded
- teased
- fooled
- put on
- bamboozled
- duped
- hoaxed
Antonyms
- revealed
- exposed
- unmasked
- undeceived
Examples
- His friends had on him by pretending that he had won a completely imaginary prize.
- She thought the story was true until she discovered that her brother had on her.
- The children had on their classmates with a harmless practical joke.