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.