could
/kʊd/
verb
- Used to express past ability or possibility.
- They could not find their way home in the dark.
- When I was younger, I could run a mile in six minutes.
- She could hear the birds singing through the open window.
- Used to express a polite request or suggestion.
- Could I borrow your pen for a moment?
- Could you please pass the salt?
- You could try calling her again later.
- Used to express a possibility or hypothetical situation.
- If we left now, we could still catch the train.
- That could be the solution to our problem.
- It could rain later, so bring an umbrella.
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