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Term: Would be over

Description:

"Would be over" is a combination of the modal verb "would" with the verb phrase "be over." It indicates a conditional or hypothetical situation in which something is expected to end or conclude. It is commonly used to express a future possibility or outcome that may or may not happen.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Conditional/Future Possibility

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Indicates a hypothetical or conditional situation in which something is expected to end or conclude in the future.

Example sentences:

1. If he fails the exam, all his hard work would be over.
2. If it keeps raining, our picnic plans would be over.
3. I'm afraid your chances of winning the lottery would be over if you lost the ticket.

Sense 2: Completed or Concluded

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: Suggests that something has already ended or finished.

Example sentences:

1. Once the final whistle blows, the football match would be over.
2. By the time we arrive, the party would be over.
3. After the contract expires, our obligations to the company would be over.

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