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  1. merriam-webster.com
    https://www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › could

    COULD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of COULD is —used in auxiliary function in the past, in the past conditional, and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the present. How …

  2. cambridge.org
    https://dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english › could

    COULD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COULD definition: 1. past simple of "can", used to talk about what someone or something was able or allowed to do…. Learn more.

  3. britishcouncil.org
    https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › ... › can-could

    'can' and 'could' | LearnEnglish - British Council

    Jul 18, 2025 · We use could have to say that someone had the ability or opportunity to do something, but did not do it: She could have learned Swahili, but she didn't want to.

  4. oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
    https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english › could

    could modal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …

    Definition of could modal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. collinsdictionary.com
    https://www.collinsdictionary.com › english-language-learning › could

    COULD - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    Master the word "COULD" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

  6. speakconfidentenglish.com
    https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com › using-could-in-english

    8 Expert Ways to Use “Could” in English

    Apr 9, 2025 · Learn 8 expert ways to use could in English—past abilities, polite requests, regrets, and more—with real examples and clear practice tips.

  7. thefreedictionary.com
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    Could - definition of could by The Free Dictionary

    Could is also used to talk about ability in the present, but it has a special meaning. If you say that someone could do something, you mean that they have the ability to do it, but they don't in fact …

  8. writingexplained.org
    https://writingexplained.org › could-vs-would-difference

    Could vs. Would – What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained

    Could expresses possibility, while would expresses certainty and intent. A good way to remember the differences between these two words is simply to bring each word back to its root verb.

  9. englishpage.com
    www.englishpage.com › Modal Verb Tutorial

    Could | ENGLISH PAGE

    "Could" is a modal verb used to express possibility or past ability as well as to make suggestions and requests. "Could" is also commonly used in conditional sentences as the conditional form …

  10. wordreference.com
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    could - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    could (kŏŏd; unstressed kəd), v. a pt. of can 1. auxiliary verb. (used to express possibility): I wonder who that could be at the door. That couldn't be true. (used to express conditional …

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