Тлумачний словник
Англійська

Could

kʊd
Надзвичайно Поширений
0 - 100
0 - 100
Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000. Цей індекс важливості допомагає вам зосередитися на найбільш корисних словах під час процесу вивчення мови.

Could -

Expressing past ability or permission

приклад: I could swim when I was younger.
Використання: informalКонтекст: personal anecdotes or casual conversations
Примітка: Used to talk about general past abilities or permissions.

Expressing a polite request or suggestion

приклад: Could you please pass me the salt?
Використання: formalКонтекст: formal requests or polite inquiries
Примітка: Considered more polite than 'can' in formal situations.

Expressing possibility or uncertainty

приклад: It could rain later, so bring an umbrella.
Використання: informalКонтекст: discussing future events or hypothetical situations
Примітка: Used to indicate a potential outcome or situation.

Expressing a conditional situation

приклад: If I had more time, I could help you with your project.
Використання: formalКонтекст: hypothetical scenarios or conditional statements
Примітка: Used to show what might happen under certain conditions.

Синоніми Could

Can

Can is used to express ability or permission. It is commonly used interchangeably with could in many contexts.
приклад: I can speak Spanish fluently.
Примітка: Can is more direct and present tense compared to could which is more polite or conditional.

Might

Might is used to express possibility or uncertainty. It is similar to could in indicating a chance or potential for something to happen.
приклад: She might come to the party if she finishes her work early.
Примітка: Might is often seen as more tentative or less definite than could.

May

May is used to ask for permission or to express possibility. It can be used similarly to could in polite requests or hypothetical situations.
приклад: May I borrow your pen?
Примітка: May is considered more formal or polite compared to could in certain contexts.

Would

Would is used to make polite requests, offers, or to express hypothetical situations. It can convey a similar sense of possibility or willingness as could.
приклад: Would you like some coffee?
Примітка: Would is often used in more formal or polite contexts compared to could.

Shall

Shall is used to make suggestions, offers, or to seek advice. It can be used similarly to could in proposing an action or seeking agreement.
приклад: Shall we go for a walk?
Примітка: Shall is considered more formal and old-fashioned compared to could in modern English.

Вирази і поширені фрази Could

Could you

Used to make polite requests or ask for permission.
приклад: Could you pass me the salt, please?
Примітка: The phrase 'Could you' is softer and more polite than 'Can you' or 'Will you'.

Could have

Refers to something that was possible in the past but did not happen.
приклад: I could have finished the project on time if I had started earlier.
Примітка: Indicates a missed opportunity or regret about a past action.

Could be

Expresses a possibility or likelihood.
приклад: He could be at the library right now.
Примітка: Implies uncertainty or speculation about a situation.

Could do with

Suggests a need or desire for something.
приклад: I could do with a cup of coffee right now.
Примітка: Conveys a sense of wanting or benefiting from something.

Could care less

Indicates a lack of interest or concern.
приклад: I could care less about what others think of me.
Примітка: Often used sarcastically to emphasize a lack of care.

Could well

Acknowledges a strong possibility or likelihood.
приклад: It could well rain this afternoon.
Примітка: Implies a high probability of something happening.

Could not help

Expresses inability to control a reaction or emotion.
приклад: I could not help laughing at his joke.
Примітка: Suggests a spontaneous or involuntary response.

Повсякденні (сленгові) вирази Could

Coulda

Informal contraction of 'could have'. Used to indicate a happening in the past that was expected but did not occur.
приклад: I coulda sworn I locked the door before leaving.
Примітка: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.

Cuda

Informal contraction of 'could have'. Common in casual spoken language.
приклад: She cuda told me earlier about the party.
Примітка: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.

Cud

Informal contraction of 'could'. Used in casual conversations or text messaging.
приклад: I cud have done better on that test.
Примітка: Informal spoken form of 'could'.

Cudve

Informal contraction of 'could have'. Used to express a possibility that was not realized.
приклад: He cudve easily passed the exam with proper preparation.
Примітка: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.

Could - Приклади

Could you please pass me the salt?
I could hear the birds chirping outside my window.
Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her perform on stage.

Граматика Could

Could - Допоміжне дієслово (Auxiliary) / Модальне дієслово (Modal)
Лема: could
Кон’югації
Склади, Розділення та Наголос
Could містить 1 складів: could
Фонетична транскрипція: kəd
could , kəd (Червоний склад наголошений)

Could - Важливість і частота використання

Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000.
Could: 0 - 100 (Надзвичайно Поширений).
Цей індекс важливості допомагає вам зосередитися на найбільш корисних словах під час процесу вивчення мови.
Vocafy, ефективне вивчення мов
Vocafy, ефективне вивчення мов
Vocafy допомагає тобі легко відкривати, організовувати та вивчати нові слова та фрази. Створюй персоналізовані колекції словникового запасу та практикуйся в будь-який час і в будь-якому місці.