wouldn't

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwʊdn̩t/
• (US) IPA ^(key): [wʊdⁿn̩t] or [wʊɾənt]

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Verb

Simple present will

Simple past would

Negative wouldn't

Contraction 'd

1. (modal) (intransitive) Template:unsure of
   • Antonym: would

   My hands were full but she wouldn't open the door for me.

Related words

• would
• not