could
[kʊd]
Definition:
1. The past tense of 'can'.
2. Ask if you can do something.
'could' example sentence:
- You could have been killed!
- I could use a pit stop.
- His contribution could be key.
- You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
- I don't suppose you could tell me where James Street is, could you?
- She confounded her critics and proved she could do the job.
- The president's tactics could backfire.
- She could yet surprise us all.
- You could be prosecuted for trespass.
- Could I just peep inside?
- Could I have your autograph?
- I could hardly refuse, could I?
- Injury problems could shorten his career.
- I could hear gunfire.
- Nobody could predict the outcome.
- Could you fax it to me?
- If you could mobilize the resources, you could get it done.
- We could hear sounds of revelry from next door.
- The consequences could be serious.
- She could feel herself blushing.
- Could I stay tonight?
- He could be spiteful.
- Sorry? Could you repeat the question?
- Could we meet at lunchtime?
- Really, you could have told us before.
- Scientists warned that emergency cooling systems could fail and a reactor meltdown could occur.
- Could we stop by next week?
- Could I sleep on it and let you know tomorrow?
- This new job could open up whole new vistas for her.
- Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow?
- Could you drive me home?
- I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?
- This could be the start of something big.
- The money could be better spent on more urgent cases.
- This could set a new fashion.
- Using too much water could spread the stain.
- We could anchor off the pier.
- The results could simply be due to chance.
- The new economic policies could prove suicidal for the party.
- Oh well, it could be worse.
- It could be a virus, or it could be all in the mind.
- He could just make out three people through the mist.
- She could not move unassisted.
- The injury could mean him missing next week's game.
