📖 Определения и значения для слова could
📒 used as the past tense of ‘can’
- She said that she couldn't come.
- I couldn't hear what they were saying.
- Sorry, I couldn't get any more.
📒 used to ask if you can do something
- Could I use your phone, please?
- Could we stop by next week?
📒 used to politely ask somebody to do something for you
- Could you babysit for us on Friday?
📒 used to show that something is or might be possible
- I could do it now, if you like.
- Don't worry—they could have just forgotten to call.
- You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you?
📒 used to suggest something
- We could write a letter to the director.
- You could always try his home number.
📒 used to show that you are annoyed that somebody did not do something
- They could have let me know they were going to be late!
📒 used to emphasize how strongly you want to express your feelings
- I'm so fed up I could scream!
- He can speak three languages.
- She will try and visit tomorrow.
📒 used to say that you need or would like to have something
- I could do with a day off!
- Her hair could have done with a wash.