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BNC: 34 COCA: 41

would

verb

wəd,
əd,
d,
ˈwu̇d How to pronounce would (audio)

past tense of will

1
—used in auxiliary function to express plan or intention
said we would come
2
: should
knew I would enjoy the trip
would be glad to know the answer
3
—used in auxiliary function to express consent or choice
would put it off if he could
4
—used in auxiliary function to express probability or presumption in past or present time
would have won if I had not tripped
5
—used in auxiliary function to express a request with which voluntary compliance is expected
would you please help us
6
—used in auxiliary function with rather or sooner to express preference
he would sooner die than face them
7
a
—used in auxiliary function in the conclusion of a conditional sentence to express a contingency or possibility
if he were coming, he would be here now
b
—used in auxiliary function in a noun clause (such as one completing a statement of desire, request, or advice)
we wish that he would go
8
—used in auxiliary function to express custom or habitual action
we would meet often for lunch
9
: could
the barrel would hold 20 gallons
10
—used in auxiliary function to express doubt or uncertainty
the explanation … would seem satisfactory
11
a
—used in auxiliary function to express wish, desire, or intent
those who would forbid gambling
b
—used in auxiliary function to express willingness or preference
as ye would that men should do to you — Luke 6:31 (King James Version)
12
a
: strongly desire : wish
I would I were young again
—often used without a subject and with that in a past or conditional construction
would that I had heeded your advice
b
archaic : wished, desired
c
archaic : wish for : want

Example Sentences

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English wolde, from Old English; akin to Old High German wolta wished, desired

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 12b

Time Traveler
The first known use of would was before the 12th century

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