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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective would be has 2 senses
  1. aspirant, aspiring, wishful, would-be - seeking advancement or recognition
    Antonym: hopeless (indirect, via hopeful)
  2. manque, would-be - unfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
    Antonyms: unambitious, ambitionless (indirect, via ambitious)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Would be

Description:

"Would be" is a verb phrase that is commonly used to indicate a hypothetical situation, a potential outcome, or a conditional action. It is often used to express uncertainty, desire, or to discuss unrealized expectations.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Expressing a hypothetical situation:

Sample Sentence: If I had more time, I would be able to complete the project.

Sense 2: Indicating a potential outcome:

Sample Sentence: If you continue working hard, you would be successful in the long run.

Sense 3: Denoting a conditional action:

Sample Sentence: If it rains tomorrow, we would be better off staying indoors.

Sense 4: Expressing uncertainty or desire:

Sample Sentence: I would be thrilled if I could attend the concert.

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