should meaning: for saying what is a good idea

/ʃʊd/

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Meaning

For saying what is a good idea or the right thing to do; for what you expect.

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Word origin

From Old English sceolde, the past form of sculan, meaning to owe or to have to.

Origin: Old English
Root: sceolde
English cognates: shall

Grammar

Verb typemodal verb

Examples

It is a good idea to eat more fruit.

It is a good idea to leave before it gets dark.

I think the train will be here soon.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 2: should, over, because and 7 more words.