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Could
Definition:
Could is the past tense of the modal verb "can." It is used to indicate past ability, possibility, permission, or to make a polite request.
Parts of Speech:
- Auxiliary Verb: Could
- Noun: (Informal) a potential or ability
Senses:
- Past Ability: Used to indicate a general or temporary ability in the past.
- Past Possibility: Used to express a possibility that did not happen in the past.
- Past Polite Request or Permission: Used to make polite requests or ask for permission in the past.
- Noun: (Informal) Potential or ability.
Examples:
- As an Auxiliary Verb:
She could swim when she was five years old.
They could have won the game if they had played better.
Could I borrow your pen, please?
- As a Noun:
His potential could bring him great success in the future.
You should explore your abilities and see what you could achieve.
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