Would
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Would ( verb )
- Used to indicate willingness or desire to do something.
- Used to indicate an action or state that existed or would have existed in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was habitual or characteristic in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was hypothetical or uncertain in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was conditional in the past.
Origin:
Old english wolde; related to will.
Examples:
- I would go to the store.
- I would call you back.
- I would finish the project.
- I would take the job.
- I would make a difference.
(As a verb)
Would ( verb )
- Used to indicate willingness or desire to do something.
- Used to indicate an action or state that existed or would have existed in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was habitual or characteristic in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was hypothetical or uncertain in the past.
- Used to indicate an action or state that is or was conditional in the past.
Origin:
Old english wolde; related to will.
Examples:
- I would go to the store.
- I would call you back.
- I would finish the project.
- I would take the job.
- I would make a difference.