Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
should've
contraction
/ʃʊdəv/
Definition
should’ve is a contraction of ‘should have’, used to indicate that something was expected or advisable in the past.
Examples
- You should’ve called me yesterday.
- She should’ve studied harder for the exam.
- They should’ve arrived by now.
Meaning
This term expresses a sense of regret or a missed opportunity regarding something that could have happened.
Synonyms
- ought to have
- was supposed to have
- was meant to have
