could

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.3 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kʊd/, SAMPA: /kUd/
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  Rhymes: -ʊd

[edit] Verb

could

1. Simple past of can.

   Before I was blind, I could see very well.

2. Used to politely ask for permission to do something

   Could I borrow your coat?

3. Used to politely ask for someone else to do something

   Could you proof-read this email?

4. Used to show the possibility that something might happen.

   We could rearrange the time if you like.

5. Used to suggest something.

   You could try adding more salt to the soup.

[edit] Derived terms

• could've
• couldn't (negative form of could)
• couldst (archaic second-person of could)

[edit] Related terms

• can
• should
• would

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: cdlou
• cloud