Could meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Could’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Could’ pronunciation= kud
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Could meaning in English
‘Could’ is the past tense of the word Can.
‘Could’ word indicates different actions, such as:
1. ‘Could’ is used to indicate a future possibility. For example:
▪ I could be right or wrong to marry her.
▪ She could be a better wife for him if he marry her.
2. Strong desire to do something. For example:
▪ He was so rude I wish I could slap him.
▪ I wish I could quit my job.
3. ‘Could’ is also used to indicate irritation or annoyance about something. For example:
▪ They could inform me before making a decision.
▪ She could not control her tears.
4. ‘Could’ is used to make a polite request or suggestion to someone. For example:
▪ Be careful, it could happen to you.
▪ Could you please help me?
| Could- English meaning |
| maybe |
| possibly |
| probably |
Could-Example
The word ‘Could’ acts as a Verb (modal verb).
‘Could’ is the past tense of the word Can.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Could’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ List two things you did recently that you could have done better.
▪ It could happen to you.
▪ I wish I could be there.
▪ I wish I could be there with you.
▪ I wish I could be a kid again.
▪ You could have done better than this.
▪ Life could be a dream.
▪ If I could fly.
▪ If you could be any animal, what would it be?
▪ If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
▪ If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
▪ You could be mine.
▪ Could I call you?
▪ Could I have a cup of tea?
▪ Could be us one day immortal.
▪ Could I be pregnant?
▪ Could it be I am falling in love?
▪ We could have been so good together.
▪ We could be friends.
▪ You could have told me.
▪ You could be my luck.
▪ You could be the king but watch the queen conquer.
▪ If only I could be running up that hill.
▪ Could be used for carrying water.
▪ So could you do that for me, please?
▪ Could you please help me?
▪ Could you please update the below email?
▪ Could you please download the template for me?
▪ Could you please look into it?
▪ Could you please share the details?
▪ Could you please check?
▪ Could have been me.
▪ Could you be loved?
▪ Couldn’t care less.
▪ Could not find the network.
▪ Could not initialize the class.
▪ Could not transfer artifacts.
▪ Could not connect to the google play store.
▪ Couldn’t agree more.
▪ Couldn’t place a call.
Could-Synonyms
Synonyms of the word ‘Could’ are as follows.
| maybe |
| perhaps |
| possibly |
| perchance |
| probably |
Could-Antonyms
Antonyms of the word ‘Could’ are as follows.
| could not |
| certainly |
| definitely |
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