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ஆங்கிலம்

could

gb/kˈʊd/ us/kˈʊd/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல் A2 relation
1

Express past ability or possibility

Used to say that someone was able to do something before, or that something is possible.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] could [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'could' for ability in the past with 'can' for present ability.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
was able to (More formal and specific about past ability; not used for hypothetical situations)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
could not (Indicates inability or impossibility)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
could be |could have |could go |could happen |could see
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • When I was younger, I could run five miles without stopping.
  • We could see the mountains from our hotel room.
  • It could rain later, so bring an umbrella.
  • She could speak three languages fluently.
  • This plan could work if everyone helps.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I could swim when I was six.
  • We could play outside after lunch.
  • He could read very fast.
  • It could snow tomorrow.
  • They could come to the party.
வினைச்சொல் A2 relation
2

Make polite request or suggestion

Used to ask someone politely to do something or to give an idea.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: Could [someone] [verb]?
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may forget to use 'please' in polite requests with 'could'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
would you mind (Even more polite and formal)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
could you please |could we |could I ask |could you tell me
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |social interaction |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Could you pass me the salt, please?
  • Could we meet tomorrow afternoon?
  • Could I borrow your book for a week?
  • You could try restarting your computer.
  • Could you tell me the time?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Could you help me?
  • Could we sit here?
  • Could I use your phone?
  • You could take the bus.
  • Could you open the window?
வினைச்சொல் B1 relation
3

Express uncertainty about events

Used to talk about something that might happen now or later.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] could [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'could' with 'should' when giving advice versus expressing possibility.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
might ('Might' is often interchangeable but sometimes suggests slightly less likelihood)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
will (Indicates certainty rather than possibility)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
could be true |could happen soon |could take a while
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The train could be late due to the weather.
  • This medicine could help you feel better.
  • We could see some changes next year.
  • It could be dangerous to go alone.
  • The meeting could last for hours.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • It could rain today.
  • This could be my book.
  • He could come later.
  • The bus could be late.
  • She could get sick.
வினைச்சொல் B1 relation
4

Express hypothetical situations

Used to say something is possible if something else happens first.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] could [verb] if [condition]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes forget to include the condition when using conditional 'could'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
would be able to (More explicit about conditional ability)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
could win if |could happen if
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I could help you if I had more time.
  • We could win if we practice hard.
  • She could pass the exam if she studied more.
  • They could travel more if they saved money.
  • He could fix it if he had the right tools.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I could buy it if I had money.
  • We could go if it is sunny.
  • She could come if she finishes work.
  • He could play if he feels better.
  • They could eat if they are hungry.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
could
IPA
GB/kˈʊd/
US/kˈʊd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
could (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (could)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: could
  • 3rd Person Singular: coulds
  • Present Participle: coulding
  • Past: coulded
  • Past Participle: coulded
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
coulds verb coulding verb coulded verb
Related words
can verb A1
Negative and opposite forms
couldn't verb A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

as cold as ice could be

1
/ˈæz kˈoʊld ˈæz ˈaɪs kˈʊd bˈi/
idiom literary

Extremely cold like ice

Very, very cold, like ice.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her hands were as cold as ice could be after walking in the snow.
  • The water was as cold as ice could be.

could have been

1
/kˈʊd hˈæv bˈɪn/
fixed phrase

Possible but unrealized past situation

Used to say something was possible in the past but did not happen.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I could have been a doctor if I had studied harder.
  • It could have been worse after the accident.

couldn't care less

1
/kˈʊdənt kˈɛɹ lˈɛs/
idiom informal

Not care at all about something

To not care at all about something; to have no interest in it.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I couldn't care less about what they think.
  • She couldn't care less about fashion trends.

couldn't care less

2
/kˈʊdənt kˈɛɹ lˈɛs/
idiom informal

have no interest/concern at all

To not be interested in or worried about something at all.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I couldn't care less about sports.
  • She couldn't care less what they think.
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