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should
- pronunciation:
- shUd
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auxiliary verb |
| definition 1: |
past tense of shall.
I thought I should never see him again. |
| definition 2: |
used to express what is important for one to do.
You should do your homework.- similar words:
- need
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| definition 3: |
used to express what may happen or is expected.
They should be here soon. |
| definition 4: |
used to express a possible course of action (often used with "if").
If she should refuse, we will have to ask somebody else. |
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