Kilo Lingo

/wʊd/

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Translation

Used to talk about something that is not certain, or to ask or offer politely.

Grammar

Verb typemodal

Examples

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"Would like" is a polite way to say what you want.

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"Would" makes the question sound gentle and polite.

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"Would" shows it only happens when something else is true.

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