Would
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wəd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Would is a verb meaning Past tense of will; usually followed by a bare infinitive.
Meaning
Past tense of will; usually followed by a bare infinitive.
More Meanings
- A modal verb, the subjunctive of will; usually followed by a bare infinitive.
- Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.
- (slang, idiomatic) Ellipsis of I would, used to denote that the speaker finds another person sexually attractive.
Example Sentences
Shushona you must learn to rightfully prioritize all the woulds, shoulds and coulds of your life.
When the golf ball is there, the whole self-interference package — the hopes, worries, and fears; the thoughts on how-to and how-not-to; the woulds, the coulds, and the shoulds — is there too.
Word Forms
- wou'd
- woulds
Synonyms for would
Depending on context, synonyms include kindly, please.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ought, expected, wish, association, only, dare.
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