could

[kʊd]

Definition:
1. The past tense of 'can'.
2. Ask if you can do something.

Use 'could' in a sentence:

• 1. You could have been killed!
• 2. I could use a pit stop.
• 3. His contribution could be key.
• 4. You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
• 5. I don't suppose you could tell me where James Street is, could you?
• 6. She confounded her critics and proved she could do the job.
• 7. The president's tactics could backfire.
• 8. She could yet surprise us all.
• 9. You could be prosecuted for trespass.
• 10. Could I just peep inside?
• 11. Could I have your autograph?
• 12. I could hardly refuse, could I?
• 13. Injury problems could shorten his career.
• 14. I could hear gunfire.
• 15. Nobody could predict the outcome.
• 16. Could you fax it to me?
• 17. If you could mobilize the resources, you could get it done.
• 18. We could hear sounds of revelry from next door.
• 19. The consequences could be serious.
• 20. She could feel herself blushing.
• 21. Could I stay tonight?
• 22. He could be spiteful.
• 23. Sorry? Could you repeat the question?
• 24. Could we meet at lunchtime?
• 25. Really, you could have told us before.
• 26. Scientists warned that emergency cooling systems could fail and a reactor meltdown could occur.
• 27. Could we stop by next week?
• 28. Could I sleep on it and let you know tomorrow?
• 29. This new job could open up whole new vistas for her.
• 30. Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow?
• 31. Could you drive me home?
• 32. I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?
• 33. This could be the start of something big.
• 34. The money could be better spent on more urgent cases.
• 35. This could set a new fashion.
• 36. Using too much water could spread the stain.
• 37. We could anchor off the pier.
• 38. The results could simply be due to chance.
• 39. The new economic policies could prove suicidal for the party.
• 40. Oh well, it could be worse.
• 41. It could be a virus, or it could be all in the mind.
• 42. He could just make out three people through the mist.
• 43. She could not move unassisted.
• 44. The injury could mean him missing next week's game.