could
UK/kud/US
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
v.
(auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to
可以、 能
n.
Something that could happen, or could be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality
可以、 能
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcouldother
=could
Example Sentences
- 1.
"could" has different meanings in context.