Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
could
modal verb
/kʊd/
Definition
A modal verb used to indicate possibility or ability in the past.
Examples
- She could swim when she was six years old.
- We could go to the park if it stops raining.
- He could have been a great musician.
Meaning
The word ‘could’ expresses a potential action or state that was possible at a certain time but does not confirm it happened.
Synonyms
- might
- was able to
- would be able to
