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Should have been meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the ‘Should have been’ is explained in easy English with examples.

‘Should have been’ pronunciation= sud hav bi-n

Should have been meaning in English

1. ‘Should have been’ is used to express the feeling that “what happened in the past, ought not to have happened.” For example:

▪ We lost the keys. I should have been more careful.

▪ I should have been more cautious while taking decisions.

2. ‘Should have been’ is used to express the feeling that “something that did not happen in the past, ought to have happened.” For example:

▪ I should have been more responsible towards my children, I must confess.

▪ I should have been studying hard for a better future.

Should have been- English meaning

expecting something to happen but didn’t

hypothetical situation that happened in the past

preferred situation that did not happen in past

an obligation that was not fulfilled in the past

Should have been-Example

‘Should’ is the past tense of the word ‘Shall’.

Usually ‘Should have been’ is shortened to ‘Should’ve been.’

Sentences that can be formed using the ‘Should have been’ are as follows.

Examples:

▪ You should have been a doctor.

▪ Should have been done.

▪ I should have been there.

▪ You should have been there.

▪ I should have been more careful.

▪ I should have been more careful while driving.

▪ You should have been on time for your job interview.

▪ Should have been sent.

▪ Should have been gone.

▪ Should have been dead on a Sunday morning.

▪ It should have been me.

▪ It should have been you.

▪ You should have been mercy.

▪ I should have been buying.

▪ I should have been a better son.

▪ I should have been a better daughter.

▪ You should have been there when I came through.

▪ You should have been swallowed.

▪ You should have been nice to me.

▪ Should have been me, not him.

▪ Should have been me all along.

▪ Should have been your lover.

▪ I should have been with you.

▪ I should have been there right next to you.

▪ I guess I should have been more conscious of how you spoke to me.

▪ I should have been chasing you.

▪ I should have been everything I promised.

▪ We should have been so good together.

▪ It should have been ended.

▪ It should have been us.

▪ Why it should have been me?

▪ I should have been more specific.

▪ I should have been more considerate.

▪ It should have been true.

▪ Should not have been.

▪ Should have been me.

▪ Should have been spoken in a better way.