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Would Could

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: Used to express possibility or uncertainty about a hypothetical situation.

Usage: In this sense, "would could" is used to speculate about a present or future event that may or may not happen. It is often used to suggest alternative possibilities.

Example sentences:

1. I wonder what would could happen if we move to a different city.
2. If only I had more time, I would could learn to play the piano.
3. She pondered over what would could occur if she quit her boring job.

Sense 2: Used informally to question someone's abilities or question the likelihood of their actions.

Usage: In this sense, "would could" is used as a rhetorical question to express doubt or disbelief about someone's capability or intentions.

Example sentences:

1. Would you could fix the sink without flooding the entire bathroom?
2. Do you think he would could run a marathon without any training?
3. I doubt she would could survive a day without her phone.

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