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BNC: 55 COCA: 71

could
could /ˈkʊd/ /kəd/ verb
could
/ˈkʊd/ /kəd/
verb
Learner's definition of COULD
[modal verb]
1 
— used as the past tense of can能够，可以，会（用作can的过去式）
Usage see: can
Usage see: can
2 
a  — used to say that something is possible可能，也许（用于表示某事可能会发生）
b  — used with have to say that something was possible but did not actually happen本可能，差点就（与have连用，表示某事本可能发生但实际上未发生）
c  — used to talk about something that is not possible but that is hoped or wished for要是能…就好了（用于表示希望某事发生，尽管实际上不可能）
3 
— used in speech to make a polite request or suggestion能否，可不可以（用于口语，表示礼貌地提出请求或建议）
4 
— used to say that you are annoyed by something that was or was not done本该，应该（用于对做过或未做某事表示恼怒）
5 
— used in statements that express a strong emotional reaction真想（用于表达强烈的情感）
6 
— used in statements that describe something as very bad, good, etc.不能更…了（用于表示某事很好、很差等）

could care less

— see 2care

could do with

◊ If you could do with something, you need it or would be helped by getting or having it.需要；想要
BNC: 55 COCA: 71

could

auxiliary verb

kəd,
ˈku̇d How to pronounce could (audio)

past tense of can

—used in auxiliary function in the past
We found we could go.
, in the past conditional
We said we would go if we could.
, and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the present
If you could come, we would be pleased.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For those few moments, the only noises that could be heard were the click of cameras, the occasional hushes among the crowd, and bits of the funeral procession streaming from people’s phones. Time, 19 Sep. 2022 The stately tolling of Big Ben, the famous bell inside the clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament, could be heard over the gun salute and the music of the military band accompanying the gun carriage bearing the queen’s coffin. Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Young Lee broke down during his video statement and could be heard audibly crying. Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2022 The Bears couldn’t stop Aaron Jones, who went off for 132 yards and a rushing touchdown. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2022 Republican attorney general candidate Eric Toney said if the measure passes, law enforcement officers from surrounding communities could stop providing mutual aid. Corrinne Hess, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022 On the first drive of Sunday’s game, a typically stout Bengals run defense couldn't stop the Cowboys rushing attack. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2022 In Saturday’s 30-21 loss to the Mid-American Conference opponent, ASU gave way for stars to emerge from the Eagles and couldn’t stop the momentum. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2022 The Sun Devils could not stop the Eagles defensively, were plagued by penalties and became the first Pac-12 school to lose to a MAC school. Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English couthe, coude, from Old English cūthe; akin to Old High German konda could

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of could was in the 13th century
BNC: 55 COCA: 71

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