could
auxiliary verb
ˈku̇d\
Definition of could
past tense of can
—used in auxiliary function in the past We found we could go., in the past conditional We said we would go if we could., and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the present If you could come, we would be pleased.
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could
ˈku̇d\
Kids Definition of could
past tense of can
1 —used as a helping verb in the past Her daughter could read at the age of five.
2 —used as a polite form instead of can Could you help me?
3 —used to say something is possible You could win.You could have been hurt.
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