would
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/wʊd/
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/wʊd/
verb
A1
Used to make polite offers or invitations.
Would you like to join us for dinner?
A1
Used to express likes, loves, or hates.
I would enjoy a cup of tea right now.
B1
Past form of 'will' when reporting speech or thoughts.
He said he would call me later.
B1
Used to talk about imagined results of events.
It would be nice to visit the beach tomorrow.
B1
Used for actions that did not happen because something else didn't.
If I had known, I would have helped.
B2
Used to explain why someone does something.
She studied hard so she would pass the exam.
B2
Used to express what you want to happen.
I wish it would stop raining.
B2
Used to show unwillingness or refusal.
The door wouldn't open no matter how hard I pushed.
B2
Used to politely ask someone to do something.
Would you mind closing the window?
B2
Used to give uncertain opinions.
I would think that's the best option.
B2
Used to give advice.
I would recommend trying the local cuisine.
B2
Used to talk about past habits.
When I was young, I would visit my grandparents every summer.
R
Used to describe typical behavior.
He would always arrive late, wouldn't he?
R
Used to express a strong wish.
Would that we could travel the world together.
translation
Used to make polite offers or invitations.; Used to express likes, loves, or hates.; Past form of 'will' when reporting speech or thoughts.; Used to talk about imagined results of events.; Used for actions that did not happen because something else didn't.; Used to explain why someone does something.; Used to express what you want to happen.; Used to show unwillingness or refusal.; Used to politely ask someone to do something.; Used to give uncertain opinions.; Used to give advice.; Used to talk about past habits.; Used to describe typical behavior.; Used to express a strong wish.