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would Definition and Meaning in English (would definition)

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Would definition: Used to express a hypothetical situation or a consequence of an imagined event.

Definitions of Would

  1. 1verb

    Used to express a hypothetical situation or a consequence of an imagined event.

  2. 2verb

    Used as the past tense of 'will' in reported speech.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    Used to make a polite request or offer.

Example Sentences

casual

“If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.”

casual

“She said she would call me later.”

formal

“Would you mind opening the window?”

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

would ratherexpression

To prefer one thing over another.

would haveexpression

To express an unfulfilled past condition or action.

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