could
From Wiktionary
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Pronunciation [change]
- IPA: /kʊd/
- SAMPA: /kUd/
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Verb [change]
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Simple present |
Simple past |
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- If you were able to do something before, you could do it.
- When I was younger, I could run a five-minute mile.
- If you have the option of doing something, but you don't know if you want to, you could do it.
- She could do her math or go to the game.
Synonyms [change]
- (were able to) was able to/were able to
