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would BrE / wʊd /  NAmE / wʊd / Native audio playback is not supported. would(modal verb)BrE / wʊd /  NAmE / wʊd / used as the past form of will when reporting what somebody has said or thoughtHe said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: ‘I will be there at eight o'clock.’).She asked if I would help.They told me that they probably wouldn't come.used for talking about the result of an event that you imagineShe'd look better with shorter hair.If you went to see him, he would be delighted.Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play.She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted).used for describing a possible action or event that did not in fact happen, because something else did not happen firstIf I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job.They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party.used for saying why somebody does somethingShe burned the letters so that her husband would never read them.used for saying what you want to happenI wish you'd be quiet for a minute.used to show that somebody/something was not willing or refused to do somethingShe wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong.My car wouldn't start this morning.used to ask somebody politely to do somethingWould you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes?Would you open the door for me, please?used in polite offers or invitationsWould you like a sandwich?Would you have dinner with me on Friday?used to say what you like, love, hate, etc.I'd love a coffee.I'd be only too glad to help.I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you.I'd rather come with you.I'd rather you came with us.used to give opinions that you are not certain aboutI would imagine the job will take about two days.I'd say he was about fifty.used to give adviceI wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you.used for talking about things that often happened in the pastsynonym used tohttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/used-toWhen my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me.He'd always be the first to offer to help.used for talking about behaviour that you think is typical‘She said it was your fault.’ ‘Well, she would say that, wouldn't she? She's never liked me.’used to express a strong wishWould that he had lived to see it.He can speak three languages.She will try and visit tomorrow.You must find a job.You ought to stop smoking.I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.Can I invite Mary?Should I have invited Mary?I said I’d (I would) be late.He’d (he would) have liked to have been an actor.I’d (I would) really prefer tea.We should really go and visit them soon.You should have seen it!Verb Formswould notwouldn'tWord OriginOld English wolde, past of wyllan, of Germanic origin.

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(modal verb) he said he would be here at eight o'clock (= his words were: ‘i will be there at eight o'clock.’).she asked if i would help.they told me that they probably wouldn't come.she'd look better with shorter hair. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=would This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	would
WordType	(modal verb)
Phonetic	BrE / wʊd / NAmE / wʊd /
Example	he said he would be here at eight o'clock (= his words were: ‘i will be there at eight o'clock.’). she asked if i would help. they told me that they probably wouldn't come. she'd look better with shorter hair.
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Content	would (modal verb)BrE / wʊd / NAmE / wʊd / used as the past form of will when reporting what somebody has said or thought He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: ‘I will be there at eight o'clock.’). She asked if I would help. They told me that they probably wouldn't come. used for talking about the result of an event that you imagine She'd look better with shorter hair. If you went to see him, he would be delighted. Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). used for describing a possible action or event that did not in fact happen, because something else did not happen first If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. used for saying why somebody does something She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. used for saying what you want to happen I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. used to show that somebody/something was not willing or refused to do something She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. My car wouldn't start this morning. used to ask somebody politely to do something Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? Would you open the door for me, please? used in polite offers or invitations Would you like a sandwich? Would you have dinner with me on Friday? used to say what you like, love, hate, etc. I'd love a coffee. I'd be only too glad to help. I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. I'd rather come with you. I'd rather you came with us. used to give opinions that you are not certain about I would imagine the job will take about two days. I'd say he was about fifty. used to give advice I wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you. used for talking about things that often happened in the past synonym used to https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/used-to When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. He'd always be the first to offer to help. used for talking about behaviour that you think is typical ‘She said it was your fault.’ ‘Well, she would say that, wouldn't she? She's never liked me.’ used to express a strong wish Would that he had lived to see it. He can speak three languages. She will try and visit tomorrow. You must find a job. You ought to stop smoking. I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago. Can I invite Mary? Should I have invited Mary? I said I’d (I would) be late. He’d (he would) have liked to have been an actor. I’d (I would) really prefer tea. We should really go and visit them soon. You should have seen it! Verb Forms would not wouldn't Word Origin Old English wolde, past of wyllan, of Germanic origin.
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