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couldn Definition and Meaning in English (couldn definition)

verb
Synonyms:was unable towas not able to
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Couldn definition: Used to express a past inability or impossibility to perform an action.

Definitions of Couldn

  1. 1verb(informal)

    Used to express a past inability or impossibility to perform an action.

Example Sentences

casual

“I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the surprise.”

casual

“She couldn't finish the race because of an injury.”

casual

“We couldn't reach them by phone all day.”

Synonyms

was unable towas not able to

Antonyms

couldwas able to

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Couldn definition: Used to express a past inability or impossibility to perform an action.
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