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Could

A form of the verb 'can', used to express possibility, permission, or ability in the past.

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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?

Originating in Middle English from the Old English cūþe, past tense of cunnan, meaning to be able.

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