it'd
American-
contraction of it would.
-
contraction of it had.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“If you could do a lot with it, it’d be one thing — but no.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026
"If you're someone like me who would rather not step one foot in Leeds, then it'd be really good to have one in Bradford to bring creative people all over to the city."
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
"I'm not going to say he's out, but I think it'd be doubtful if you dislocate your shoulder," Italy coach John Davison told reporters.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
“If you couldn’t self-fund or get a loan, it’d be easy to get stuck,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
“I’m not! And it’d be one thing if the badger were good company. But Captain, even though you’re incapable of sentient thought or speech, you make for better conversation than that squashed skunk.”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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