Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wouldst
Verb
/wʊdst/
Definition
An archaic second person singular form of ‘would’, used in historical or poetic contexts.
Examples
- In a time long past, thou wouldst find me in the garden.
- If I were to journey to the stars, wouldst thou join me?
- Hadst thou known the truth, wouldst thy heart have ached?
Meaning
The term ‘wouldst’ expresses a wish or intention, particularly directed at ‘thou’ or in a formal or poetic manner. It suggests a conditional state or hypothetical situation.
Synonyms
- would
- will
- might
