had time

Could fit it

Had time means possessed available time for something.

It's the past tense of have time, indicating that a period existed when one could have done something: I wish I had time to read more.

Often used counterfactually: If I had time, I'd learn piano.

Also appears in statements about completed opportunities: We had time to grab coffee before the meeting.

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peace · free · breathing room · took a break · finally · book · unscheduled · at last · unhurried · agendas · leisure · day off · indulged · break · nap · waited · rainy day · unused

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time, have, had, times, having, timely, timed, timing, untimely

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