could
🇺🇸
/kəd/
🇬🇧
/kəd/
verb
A1
past form of 'can'
I could hear them talking yesterday.
A1
used to ask for permission
Could I borrow your pen?
A1
used to make polite requests
Could you help me with this?
B1
used to show possibility
It could rain later today.
B1
used to make suggestions
You could try calling him.
R
used to show annoyance about something not done
They could have told me earlier!
R
used to emphasize strong feelings
I'm so happy I could cry!
translation
past form of 'can'; used to ask for permission; used to make polite requests; used to show possibility; used to make suggestions; used to show annoyance about something not done; used to emphasize strong feelings