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Pronunciation: [/kəd/]

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could: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use could in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “ability”

(verb) used to express the ability or possibility to do something. It's like saying you have the power to do it or it's possible.

Example

I could lift the heavy box with some help.

Example

She couldn't understand the difficult math problem.

Example

Could you help me with my homework?

Context: “polite request”

(verb) used to make polite requests or suggestions. It's a way to ask for something nicely.

Example

Could you please pass me the salt?

Example

I couldn't hear you. Can you speak louder?

Example

Could you show me how to do this task?

Context: “past possibility”

(verb) used to talk about something that was possible in the past but didn't happen. It's like imagining what might have been.

Example

I could have finished the project sooner if I had more time.

Example

I could have missed the train if I hadn't run.

Example

Could you have made a better decision in that situation?

How to pronounce could

Pronunciation: [/kəd/]

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