Couldn't
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʊd.n̩t/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Couldn't is a verb meaning could not (negative auxiliary).
Meaning
could not (negative auxiliary).
Example Sentences
You couldn’t lend me a lighter, could you?
‘Would you like another drink?’ ‘No thanks, I couldn’t.’
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