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Could
A form of the verb 'can', used to express possibility, permission, or ability in the past.
Synonyms:
can
might
may
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
She
could
hear a pin drop in the silent room.
If we hurry, we
could
catch the earlier train.
Could
you open the window, please?
Etymology:
Originating in Middle English from the Old English
cūþe
, past tense of
cunnan
, meaning
to be able
.
Usage Statistics:
1541 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
Hint:
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