Definition of would in English:

would

modal verbwʊdwəd

1
he said he would be away for a couple of days
past of will, in various senses
she wouldn't leave
the windows would not close
Example sentencesExamples
- The mayor said he would be keeping a close eye on the building to try and ensure the problem did not arise again.
- Settle parish churchyard was filling up rapidly and would have to close in two years.
- Within minutes, a small crowd would gather and most of them knew of the village.
- He left a large gap around the cupboard door hinges and three unit drawers would not close.
- We were always a close family, we would talk to each other, and we pretty much got along.
- It was in October last year that the club first heard that changes would be made to the lecture theatre.
- Caroline never met her stepfather and her mother would never hear her voice again.
- Florence was shocked when she heard her name would appear in the medieval video.
- When last week I heard Morris would be in London for a few days I decided to collar her.
- The gang would then force a window to get them, or, if the door was unlocked, simply walk in.
- A workman had fitted locks to some windows, but ran out of locks and said he would come back later.
- Moorby said he would be keeping a close eye on player availability right up until Easter.
- However, he confirmed that officers would keep a close eye on the cemetery in the future.
- Thatch would have been gathered from reeds and rushes on the shore and used for the roof of the main castle.
- Here his followers would gather in the mornings and afternoons for religious services.
- So she decided she would climb out of the window onto a low roof and get down to the yard that way.
- Fears had been expressed that the historic building would be closed permanently.
- The first night I was in a room on my own with a window that would only open three or four inches.
- In July this year the bank said it would close the business having failed to find a buyer.
- He added that the bell would be first heard in public as part of the Keighley Day events.
2(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation.
he would lose his job if he were identified
Example sentencesExamples
- If she were to gossip, it would be with the closest of friends, not when there was a camera in her face.
- Huntley said that should such a situation arise, he would report it to a senior member of staff.
- If you heard a noise in the dark of night, would you know where to find your torch or a candle?
- Later that year Mr Craig put the club on the market and said it would close if a buyer was not found quickly.
- If it wasn't a private firm, we would probably be hearing an awful lot more about it.
- If it closed, its customers would have absolutely no qualms about going elsewhere.
- I'm starting to wonder if my writing is really as unclear as my comments would suggest.
- It would be marvellous to hear his reactions on other fuss and bother while he's in the mood.
- How tame this behaviour would seem if they were allowed to really have some fun!
- She would suffer if she was sent to prison and would have to close her business, leading to the loss of two jobs.
- Had Frank Furedi been pondering how to handle the situation he would not have had to look far for advice.
- Anything that acts as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour would be used if we needed it.
- Players and staff were sacked, and for weeks it looked as though Dundee would close.
- He quoted a friend who offered a woman a free pair of curtains if she would clean her dirty front window.
- If they had any musical knowledge they would be able to hear our voices are good.
- If a child were to be killed outside a school, would we talk about closing the school?
- And he said if he was faced with the same situation he would again break the speed limit.
- It occurred to me that if this were a business it would most likely have closed long ago.
- They would not stop if the police shouted at them because they simply would not hear.
- Mr Haslam said he could not comment on what would happen to the hotel if the application was turned down.
1. 2.1I would Used to give advice.
  I wouldn't drink that if I were you
  Example sentencesExamples
  I think it will pick up stuff other than country and western, but I wouldn't advise it!
  If at all possible I would urge a newcomer to pike fishing to ask an experienced angler if they could tag along for a session or two.
  Anyway, you can be sure that if I had to spend a week in an hotel, I wouldn't waste it by staying awake.
  This may reflect in a willingness to pay higher prices, although I wouldn't bet on it.
  In fact, I wouldn't recommend taking the advice of a tied agent under any circumstances.
  If I were you I'd lock the door.
  If I were you I would get out of here I soon as I could.
  You can go down that channel if you're mad enough, but I wouldn't do it if I were you.
  I would request he moves the aerial so that it does not encroach your property.
3Expressing a desire or inclination.
I would love to work in America
would you like some water?
Example sentencesExamples
- I sincerely admire your work and would love nothing better than to work on something like this!
- Although this is not the outcome that we would have desired, at least it is now at an end.
- Believe me, it's a club most managers outside the very top ones would love to manage.
- Although he says he would love to be a chef, he will never be able to hold down a job.
- As someone who kept a daily diary all her life, she would have loved blogging.
- I would like the windows replaced with the ones we actually thought we were getting.
- She would love to build on this success and make a career of dancing at least in the short term.
- Malcolm Morley, who has worked at the hotel for three years, would love to make Iona his home.
- I said to her that I didn't understand anybody who would want to live like she was.
- We would be delighted to hear from any other people who could support us in some way.
- I think instead of arriving at Tortuga by sea, I'd rather arrive by air.
- It's not the sort of song you hear everyday, nor would want to, but it stands out like a gem in an evening of gems.
- Whether it is for himself or for his country, he would dearly love a Commonwealth Games medal.
- He said he would be glad to write me a recommendation.
- Would you like a glass of water?
- I was just about to make breakfast, would you like some?
- He mentions his years at Arbroath, his hometown club, and how one day he would love to rejoin them.
- I tell myself I would rather be fat and happy then thin and miserable, but the fact is, I am fat and miserable.
- The pair said they would love to go into showbusiness or work in television in the future.
- They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the stolen Maestro earlier in the evening.
- I would love to see a performance of that opera, but there's none in the next year.
4Expressing a polite request.
would you pour the wine, please?
Example sentencesExamples
- Ruth, would you go with me to London?
- Would you mind clarifying your comment, Alison?
- Would you please turn around?
1. 4.1 Expressing willingness or consent.
  who would live here?
  Example sentencesExamples
  For years, nobody would go there, as warnings were passed down from one generation of Oxford cavers to another.
  When approached this week about the ward closure, he would make no further comment.
  He avoids it, on the record anyway, and there's no way he would comment on other programmes.
  There was no forced entry to the property, but police would not comment further.
  Her mother noticed a change in her behaviour because she would not leave the family home and she cried a lot.
  He asked me to turn it off but I wouldn't, then asked me to go to the office but I listened to the rest of the game first.
  At primary school we had processed peas, which I wouldn't eat because I got frozen peas at home.
  Neither the airport not the airline would comment on the cause of the incident.
  The spokesman would not comment on his condition or if and when he will return home.
5Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope.
I would imagine that they're home by now
I guess some people would consider it brutal
I would have to agree
Example sentencesExamples
- I have still to speak to the school, but I wouldn't think this would bring out any issues.
- It would be futile to hope that athletes might be encouraged toward exemplary behaviour.
- He incurred three short suspensions, which would seem to indicate that he still has work to do.
- We would therefore hope he will take on board the feelings of fellow residents.
- I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions.
- I get involved in spite of myself and, to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way.
- To be honest I wouldn't really consider Eldon Hole a caving trip, although it is a fine pitch.
- I hope some of you can make it to one of our performances and it would be brilliant to hear some feedback!
- I'd imagine that serious fans will feel really let down.
- They may struggle against Wales and I wouldn't rule out a Scots win over there.
- You'd think that it might be important for her to be able to hear opponents, wouldn't you?
- We would hope to address both of these problems by having a dedicated service.
- It would be lovely to hear the boy's chatter and not feel left out when they are speaking together.
- It would seem that on request of the King, a ship had to be made to fulfil the obligations of the townsmen.
- There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised.
- Last week's piece on software piracy drew more than a few comments, as you would expect.
- I simply mentioned that I wouldn't mind going to Skuba but doubted my friends would come.
- The input from the communities has not been as strong as one would have hoped.
- Celtic shouldn't lose at home to a team who have had such a difficult season, but I wouldn't rule it out.
- There are only a couple of events that we would call sports, the rest are just bizarre battles.
6ironic Used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical.
they would say that, wouldn't they?
Example sentencesExamples
- Now, the conspiracy theorists are going to say, well, the coroners would say that, wouldn't they?
- Yellow card for Adams for claiming that Carlos took a dive. Now he wouldn't do that, would he?
7literary with clause Expressing a wish or regret.
would that he had lived to finish it
Example sentencesExamples
- Anderson says - and would that he had said it sooner - ‘It can't be England all the time, there must be a middle way’.
- Oh, I would that I could change his mind.
- You're so beautiful, and I would I could stay here with you.

Usage

On the differences in use between would and should, see should. For a discussion of the use of would of instead of would have, see have

Origin

Old English wolde, past of wyllan (see will¹).

Rhymes

could, good, hood, Likud, misunderstood, pud, should, stood, understood, withstood, wood

Definition of would in US English:

would

modal verb

1
he said he would be away for a couple of days
past of will, in various senses
the windows would not close
he wanted out, but she wouldn't leave
Example sentencesExamples
- Thatch would have been gathered from reeds and rushes on the shore and used for the roof of the main castle.
- The gang would then force a window to get them, or, if the door was unlocked, simply walk in.
- He added that the bell would be first heard in public as part of the Keighley Day events.
- A workman had fitted locks to some windows, but ran out of locks and said he would come back later.
- He left a large gap around the cupboard door hinges and three unit drawers would not close.
- It was in October last year that the club first heard that changes would be made to the lecture theatre.
- Moorby said he would be keeping a close eye on player availability right up until Easter.
- Fears had been expressed that the historic building would be closed permanently.
- Settle parish churchyard was filling up rapidly and would have to close in two years.
- Within minutes, a small crowd would gather and most of them knew of the village.
- When last week I heard Morris would be in London for a few days I decided to collar her.
- Caroline never met her stepfather and her mother would never hear her voice again.
- Florence was shocked when she heard her name would appear in the medieval video.
- In July this year the bank said it would close the business having failed to find a buyer.
- However, he confirmed that officers would keep a close eye on the cemetery in the future.
- So she decided she would climb out of the window onto a low roof and get down to the yard that way.
- We were always a close family, we would talk to each other, and we pretty much got along.
- Here his followers would gather in the mornings and afternoons for religious services.
- The mayor said he would be keeping a close eye on the building to try and ensure the problem did not arise again.
- The first night I was in a room on my own with a window that would only open three or four inches.
2(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation.
he would lose his job if he were identified
Example sentencesExamples
- How tame this behaviour would seem if they were allowed to really have some fun!
- They would not stop if the police shouted at them because they simply would not hear.
- And he said if he was faced with the same situation he would again break the speed limit.
- If it wasn't a private firm, we would probably be hearing an awful lot more about it.
- If it closed, its customers would have absolutely no qualms about going elsewhere.
- Mr Haslam said he could not comment on what would happen to the hotel if the application was turned down.
- Had Frank Furedi been pondering how to handle the situation he would not have had to look far for advice.
- She would suffer if she was sent to prison and would have to close her business, leading to the loss of two jobs.
- He quoted a friend who offered a woman a free pair of curtains if she would clean her dirty front window.
- If you heard a noise in the dark of night, would you know where to find your torch or a candle?
- It occurred to me that if this were a business it would most likely have closed long ago.
- Anything that acts as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour would be used if we needed it.
- I'm starting to wonder if my writing is really as unclear as my comments would suggest.
- If they had any musical knowledge they would be able to hear our voices are good.
- Huntley said that should such a situation arise, he would report it to a senior member of staff.
- If she were to gossip, it would be with the closest of friends, not when there was a camera in her face.
- Players and staff were sacked, and for weeks it looked as though Dundee would close.
- If a child were to be killed outside a school, would we talk about closing the school?
- Later that year Mr Craig put the club on the market and said it would close if a buyer was not found quickly.
- It would be marvellous to hear his reactions on other fuss and bother while he's in the mood.
1. 2.1I would Used to give advice.
  I wouldn't drink that if I were you
  Example sentencesExamples
  I think it will pick up stuff other than country and western, but I wouldn't advise it!
  In fact, I wouldn't recommend taking the advice of a tied agent under any circumstances.
  Anyway, you can be sure that if I had to spend a week in an hotel, I wouldn't waste it by staying awake.
  If I were you I'd lock the door.
  If at all possible I would urge a newcomer to pike fishing to ask an experienced angler if they could tag along for a session or two.
  If I were you I would get out of here I soon as I could.
  This may reflect in a willingness to pay higher prices, although I wouldn't bet on it.
  You can go down that channel if you're mad enough, but I wouldn't do it if I were you.
  I would request he moves the aerial so that it does not encroach your property.
3Expressing a desire or inclination.
I would love to work in Prague
would you like some water?
Example sentencesExamples
- Although he says he would love to be a chef, he will never be able to hold down a job.
- I sincerely admire your work and would love nothing better than to work on something like this!
- I was just about to make breakfast, would you like some?
- The pair said they would love to go into showbusiness or work in television in the future.
- They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the stolen Maestro earlier in the evening.
- As someone who kept a daily diary all her life, she would have loved blogging.
- Although this is not the outcome that we would have desired, at least it is now at an end.
- We would be delighted to hear from any other people who could support us in some way.
- He said he would be glad to write me a recommendation.
- I said to her that I didn't understand anybody who would want to live like she was.
- I would like the windows replaced with the ones we actually thought we were getting.
- It's not the sort of song you hear everyday, nor would want to, but it stands out like a gem in an evening of gems.
- Believe me, it's a club most managers outside the very top ones would love to manage.
- I would love to see a performance of that opera, but there's none in the next year.
- I tell myself I would rather be fat and happy then thin and miserable, but the fact is, I am fat and miserable.
- Malcolm Morley, who has worked at the hotel for three years, would love to make Iona his home.
- Whether it is for himself or for his country, he would dearly love a Commonwealth Games medal.
- He mentions his years at Arbroath, his hometown club, and how one day he would love to rejoin them.
- Would you like a glass of water?
- I think instead of arriving at Tortuga by sea, I'd rather arrive by air.
- She would love to build on this success and make a career of dancing at least in the short term.
4Expressing a polite request.
would you pour the wine, please?
Example sentencesExamples
- Ruth, would you go with me to London?
- Would you please turn around?
- Would you mind clarifying your comment, Alison?
1. 4.1 Expressing willingness or consent.
  who would live here?
  Example sentencesExamples
  For years, nobody would go there, as warnings were passed down from one generation of Oxford cavers to another.
  The spokesman would not comment on his condition or if and when he will return home.
  He asked me to turn it off but I wouldn't, then asked me to go to the office but I listened to the rest of the game first.
  There was no forced entry to the property, but police would not comment further.
  Neither the airport not the airline would comment on the cause of the incident.
  Her mother noticed a change in her behaviour because she would not leave the family home and she cried a lot.
  He avoids it, on the record anyway, and there's no way he would comment on other programmes.
  At primary school we had processed peas, which I wouldn't eat because I got frozen peas at home.
  When approached this week about the ward closure, he would make no further comment.
5Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope.
I guess some people would consider it brutal
I would have to agree
I would imagine that they'll want to keep it
Example sentencesExamples
- They may struggle against Wales and I wouldn't rule out a Scots win over there.
- It would be futile to hope that athletes might be encouraged toward exemplary behaviour.
- The input from the communities has not been as strong as one would have hoped.
- I have still to speak to the school, but I wouldn't think this would bring out any issues.
- We would hope to address both of these problems by having a dedicated service.
- It would seem that on request of the King, a ship had to be made to fulfil the obligations of the townsmen.
- We would therefore hope he will take on board the feelings of fellow residents.
- I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions.
- Celtic shouldn't lose at home to a team who have had such a difficult season, but I wouldn't rule it out.
- There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised.
- Last week's piece on software piracy drew more than a few comments, as you would expect.
- He incurred three short suspensions, which would seem to indicate that he still has work to do.
- I get involved in spite of myself and, to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way.
- I simply mentioned that I wouldn't mind going to Skuba but doubted my friends would come.
- To be honest I wouldn't really consider Eldon Hole a caving trip, although it is a fine pitch.
- I hope some of you can make it to one of our performances and it would be brilliant to hear some feedback!
- There are only a couple of events that we would call sports, the rest are just bizarre battles.
- You'd think that it might be important for her to be able to hear opponents, wouldn't you?
- I'd imagine that serious fans will feel really let down.
- It would be lovely to hear the boy's chatter and not feel left out when they are speaking together.
6ironic Used to make a comment about behavior that is typical.
they would say that, wouldn't they?
every night we would hear the boy crying
Example sentencesExamples
- Yellow card for Adams for claiming that Carlos took a dive. Now he wouldn't do that, would he?
- Now, the conspiracy theorists are going to say, well, the coroners would say that, wouldn't they?
7literary with clause Expressing a wish or regret.
would that he had lived to finish it
Example sentencesExamples
- Anderson says - and would that he had said it sooner - ‘It can't be England all the time, there must be a middle way’.
- Oh, I would that I could change his mind.
- You're so beautiful, and I would I could stay here with you.

Origin

Old English wolde, past of wyllan (see will).

单词	would
释义	Definition of would in English: would modal verbwʊdwəd 1 he said he would be away for a couple of days past of will, in various senses she wouldn't leave the windows would not close Example sentencesExamples The mayor said he would be keeping a close eye on the building to try and ensure the problem did not arise again. Settle parish churchyard was filling up rapidly and would have to close in two years. Within minutes, a small crowd would gather and most of them knew of the village. He left a large gap around the cupboard door hinges and three unit drawers would not close. We were always a close family, we would talk to each other, and we pretty much got along. It was in October last year that the club first heard that changes would be made to the lecture theatre. Caroline never met her stepfather and her mother would never hear her voice again. Florence was shocked when she heard her name would appear in the medieval video. When last week I heard Morris would be in London for a few days I decided to collar her. The gang would then force a window to get them, or, if the door was unlocked, simply walk in. A workman had fitted locks to some windows, but ran out of locks and said he would come back later. Moorby said he would be keeping a close eye on player availability right up until Easter. However, he confirmed that officers would keep a close eye on the cemetery in the future. Thatch would have been gathered from reeds and rushes on the shore and used for the roof of the main castle. Here his followers would gather in the mornings and afternoons for religious services. So she decided she would climb out of the window onto a low roof and get down to the yard that way. Fears had been expressed that the historic building would be closed permanently. The first night I was in a room on my own with a window that would only open three or four inches. In July this year the bank said it would close the business having failed to find a buyer. He added that the bell would be first heard in public as part of the Keighley Day events. 2(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation. he would lose his job if he were identified Example sentencesExamples If she were to gossip, it would be with the closest of friends, not when there was a camera in her face. Huntley said that should such a situation arise, he would report it to a senior member of staff. If you heard a noise in the dark of night, would you know where to find your torch or a candle? Later that year Mr Craig put the club on the market and said it would close if a buyer was not found quickly. If it wasn't a private firm, we would probably be hearing an awful lot more about it. If it closed, its customers would have absolutely no qualms about going elsewhere. I'm starting to wonder if my writing is really as unclear as my comments would suggest. It would be marvellous to hear his reactions on other fuss and bother while he's in the mood. How tame this behaviour would seem if they were allowed to really have some fun! She would suffer if she was sent to prison and would have to close her business, leading to the loss of two jobs. Had Frank Furedi been pondering how to handle the situation he would not have had to look far for advice. Anything that acts as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour would be used if we needed it. Players and staff were sacked, and for weeks it looked as though Dundee would close. He quoted a friend who offered a woman a free pair of curtains if she would clean her dirty front window. If they had any musical knowledge they would be able to hear our voices are good. If a child were to be killed outside a school, would we talk about closing the school? And he said if he was faced with the same situation he would again break the speed limit. It occurred to me that if this were a business it would most likely have closed long ago. They would not stop if the police shouted at them because they simply would not hear. Mr Haslam said he could not comment on what would happen to the hotel if the application was turned down. 2.1I would Used to give advice. I wouldn't drink that if I were you Example sentencesExamples I think it will pick up stuff other than country and western, but I wouldn't advise it! If at all possible I would urge a newcomer to pike fishing to ask an experienced angler if they could tag along for a session or two. Anyway, you can be sure that if I had to spend a week in an hotel, I wouldn't waste it by staying awake. This may reflect in a willingness to pay higher prices, although I wouldn't bet on it. In fact, I wouldn't recommend taking the advice of a tied agent under any circumstances. If I were you I'd lock the door. If I were you I would get out of here I soon as I could. You can go down that channel if you're mad enough, but I wouldn't do it if I were you. I would request he moves the aerial so that it does not encroach your property. 3Expressing a desire or inclination. I would love to work in America would you like some water? Example sentencesExamples I sincerely admire your work and would love nothing better than to work on something like this! Although this is not the outcome that we would have desired, at least it is now at an end. Believe me, it's a club most managers outside the very top ones would love to manage. Although he says he would love to be a chef, he will never be able to hold down a job. As someone who kept a daily diary all her life, she would have loved blogging. I would like the windows replaced with the ones we actually thought we were getting. She would love to build on this success and make a career of dancing at least in the short term. Malcolm Morley, who has worked at the hotel for three years, would love to make Iona his home. I said to her that I didn't understand anybody who would want to live like she was. We would be delighted to hear from any other people who could support us in some way. I think instead of arriving at Tortuga by sea, I'd rather arrive by air. It's not the sort of song you hear everyday, nor would want to, but it stands out like a gem in an evening of gems. Whether it is for himself or for his country, he would dearly love a Commonwealth Games medal. He said he would be glad to write me a recommendation. Would you like a glass of water? I was just about to make breakfast, would you like some? He mentions his years at Arbroath, his hometown club, and how one day he would love to rejoin them. I tell myself I would rather be fat and happy then thin and miserable, but the fact is, I am fat and miserable. The pair said they would love to go into showbusiness or work in television in the future. They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the stolen Maestro earlier in the evening. I would love to see a performance of that opera, but there's none in the next year. 4Expressing a polite request. would you pour the wine, please? Example sentencesExamples Ruth, would you go with me to London? Would you mind clarifying your comment, Alison? Would you please turn around? 4.1 Expressing willingness or consent. who would live here? Example sentencesExamples For years, nobody would go there, as warnings were passed down from one generation of Oxford cavers to another. When approached this week about the ward closure, he would make no further comment. He avoids it, on the record anyway, and there's no way he would comment on other programmes. There was no forced entry to the property, but police would not comment further. Her mother noticed a change in her behaviour because she would not leave the family home and she cried a lot. He asked me to turn it off but I wouldn't, then asked me to go to the office but I listened to the rest of the game first. At primary school we had processed peas, which I wouldn't eat because I got frozen peas at home. Neither the airport not the airline would comment on the cause of the incident. The spokesman would not comment on his condition or if and when he will return home. 5Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope. I would imagine that they're home by now I guess some people would consider it brutal I would have to agree Example sentencesExamples I have still to speak to the school, but I wouldn't think this would bring out any issues. It would be futile to hope that athletes might be encouraged toward exemplary behaviour. He incurred three short suspensions, which would seem to indicate that he still has work to do. We would therefore hope he will take on board the feelings of fellow residents. I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions. I get involved in spite of myself and, to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way. To be honest I wouldn't really consider Eldon Hole a caving trip, although it is a fine pitch. I hope some of you can make it to one of our performances and it would be brilliant to hear some feedback! I'd imagine that serious fans will feel really let down. They may struggle against Wales and I wouldn't rule out a Scots win over there. You'd think that it might be important for her to be able to hear opponents, wouldn't you? We would hope to address both of these problems by having a dedicated service. It would be lovely to hear the boy's chatter and not feel left out when they are speaking together. It would seem that on request of the King, a ship had to be made to fulfil the obligations of the townsmen. There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised. Last week's piece on software piracy drew more than a few comments, as you would expect. I simply mentioned that I wouldn't mind going to Skuba but doubted my friends would come. The input from the communities has not been as strong as one would have hoped. Celtic shouldn't lose at home to a team who have had such a difficult season, but I wouldn't rule it out. There are only a couple of events that we would call sports, the rest are just bizarre battles. 6ironic Used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical. they would say that, wouldn't they? Example sentencesExamples Now, the conspiracy theorists are going to say, well, the coroners would say that, wouldn't they? Yellow card for Adams for claiming that Carlos took a dive. Now he wouldn't do that, would he? 7literary with clause Expressing a wish or regret. would that he had lived to finish it Example sentencesExamples Anderson says - and would that he had said it sooner - ‘It can't be England all the time, there must be a middle way’. Oh, I would that I could change his mind. You're so beautiful, and I would I could stay here with you. Usage On the differences in use between would and should, see should. For a discussion of the use of would of instead of would have, see have Origin Old English wolde, past of wyllan (see will¹). Rhymes could, good, hood, Likud, misunderstood, pud, should, stood, understood, withstood, wood Definition of would in US English: would modal verb 1 he said he would be away for a couple of days past of will, in various senses the windows would not close he wanted out, but she wouldn't leave Example sentencesExamples Thatch would have been gathered from reeds and rushes on the shore and used for the roof of the main castle. The gang would then force a window to get them, or, if the door was unlocked, simply walk in. He added that the bell would be first heard in public as part of the Keighley Day events. A workman had fitted locks to some windows, but ran out of locks and said he would come back later. He left a large gap around the cupboard door hinges and three unit drawers would not close. It was in October last year that the club first heard that changes would be made to the lecture theatre. Moorby said he would be keeping a close eye on player availability right up until Easter. Fears had been expressed that the historic building would be closed permanently. Settle parish churchyard was filling up rapidly and would have to close in two years. Within minutes, a small crowd would gather and most of them knew of the village. When last week I heard Morris would be in London for a few days I decided to collar her. Caroline never met her stepfather and her mother would never hear her voice again. Florence was shocked when she heard her name would appear in the medieval video. In July this year the bank said it would close the business having failed to find a buyer. However, he confirmed that officers would keep a close eye on the cemetery in the future. So she decided she would climb out of the window onto a low roof and get down to the yard that way. We were always a close family, we would talk to each other, and we pretty much got along. Here his followers would gather in the mornings and afternoons for religious services. The mayor said he would be keeping a close eye on the building to try and ensure the problem did not arise again. The first night I was in a room on my own with a window that would only open three or four inches. 2(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation. he would lose his job if he were identified Example sentencesExamples How tame this behaviour would seem if they were allowed to really have some fun! They would not stop if the police shouted at them because they simply would not hear. And he said if he was faced with the same situation he would again break the speed limit. If it wasn't a private firm, we would probably be hearing an awful lot more about it. If it closed, its customers would have absolutely no qualms about going elsewhere. Mr Haslam said he could not comment on what would happen to the hotel if the application was turned down. Had Frank Furedi been pondering how to handle the situation he would not have had to look far for advice. She would suffer if she was sent to prison and would have to close her business, leading to the loss of two jobs. He quoted a friend who offered a woman a free pair of curtains if she would clean her dirty front window. If you heard a noise in the dark of night, would you know where to find your torch or a candle? It occurred to me that if this were a business it would most likely have closed long ago. Anything that acts as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour would be used if we needed it. I'm starting to wonder if my writing is really as unclear as my comments would suggest. If they had any musical knowledge they would be able to hear our voices are good. Huntley said that should such a situation arise, he would report it to a senior member of staff. If she were to gossip, it would be with the closest of friends, not when there was a camera in her face. Players and staff were sacked, and for weeks it looked as though Dundee would close. If a child were to be killed outside a school, would we talk about closing the school? Later that year Mr Craig put the club on the market and said it would close if a buyer was not found quickly. It would be marvellous to hear his reactions on other fuss and bother while he's in the mood. 2.1I would Used to give advice. I wouldn't drink that if I were you Example sentencesExamples I think it will pick up stuff other than country and western, but I wouldn't advise it! In fact, I wouldn't recommend taking the advice of a tied agent under any circumstances. Anyway, you can be sure that if I had to spend a week in an hotel, I wouldn't waste it by staying awake. If I were you I'd lock the door. If at all possible I would urge a newcomer to pike fishing to ask an experienced angler if they could tag along for a session or two. If I were you I would get out of here I soon as I could. This may reflect in a willingness to pay higher prices, although I wouldn't bet on it. You can go down that channel if you're mad enough, but I wouldn't do it if I were you. I would request he moves the aerial so that it does not encroach your property. 3Expressing a desire or inclination. I would love to work in Prague would you like some water? Example sentencesExamples Although he says he would love to be a chef, he will never be able to hold down a job. I sincerely admire your work and would love nothing better than to work on something like this! I was just about to make breakfast, would you like some? The pair said they would love to go into showbusiness or work in television in the future. They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the stolen Maestro earlier in the evening. As someone who kept a daily diary all her life, she would have loved blogging. Although this is not the outcome that we would have desired, at least it is now at an end. We would be delighted to hear from any other people who could support us in some way. He said he would be glad to write me a recommendation. I said to her that I didn't understand anybody who would want to live like she was. I would like the windows replaced with the ones we actually thought we were getting. It's not the sort of song you hear everyday, nor would want to, but it stands out like a gem in an evening of gems. Believe me, it's a club most managers outside the very top ones would love to manage. I would love to see a performance of that opera, but there's none in the next year. I tell myself I would rather be fat and happy then thin and miserable, but the fact is, I am fat and miserable. Malcolm Morley, who has worked at the hotel for three years, would love to make Iona his home. Whether it is for himself or for his country, he would dearly love a Commonwealth Games medal. He mentions his years at Arbroath, his hometown club, and how one day he would love to rejoin them. Would you like a glass of water? I think instead of arriving at Tortuga by sea, I'd rather arrive by air. She would love to build on this success and make a career of dancing at least in the short term. 4Expressing a polite request. would you pour the wine, please? Example sentencesExamples Ruth, would you go with me to London? Would you please turn around? Would you mind clarifying your comment, Alison? 4.1 Expressing willingness or consent. who would live here? Example sentencesExamples For years, nobody would go there, as warnings were passed down from one generation of Oxford cavers to another. The spokesman would not comment on his condition or if and when he will return home. He asked me to turn it off but I wouldn't, then asked me to go to the office but I listened to the rest of the game first. There was no forced entry to the property, but police would not comment further. Neither the airport not the airline would comment on the cause of the incident. Her mother noticed a change in her behaviour because she would not leave the family home and she cried a lot. He avoids it, on the record anyway, and there's no way he would comment on other programmes. At primary school we had processed peas, which I wouldn't eat because I got frozen peas at home. When approached this week about the ward closure, he would make no further comment. 5Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope. I guess some people would consider it brutal I would have to agree I would imagine that they'll want to keep it Example sentencesExamples They may struggle against Wales and I wouldn't rule out a Scots win over there. It would be futile to hope that athletes might be encouraged toward exemplary behaviour. The input from the communities has not been as strong as one would have hoped. I have still to speak to the school, but I wouldn't think this would bring out any issues. We would hope to address both of these problems by having a dedicated service. It would seem that on request of the King, a ship had to be made to fulfil the obligations of the townsmen. We would therefore hope he will take on board the feelings of fellow residents. I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions. Celtic shouldn't lose at home to a team who have had such a difficult season, but I wouldn't rule it out. There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised. Last week's piece on software piracy drew more than a few comments, as you would expect. He incurred three short suspensions, which would seem to indicate that he still has work to do. I get involved in spite of myself and, to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way. I simply mentioned that I wouldn't mind going to Skuba but doubted my friends would come. To be honest I wouldn't really consider Eldon Hole a caving trip, although it is a fine pitch. I hope some of you can make it to one of our performances and it would be brilliant to hear some feedback! There are only a couple of events that we would call sports, the rest are just bizarre battles. You'd think that it might be important for her to be able to hear opponents, wouldn't you? I'd imagine that serious fans will feel really let down. It would be lovely to hear the boy's chatter and not feel left out when they are speaking together. 6ironic Used to make a comment about behavior that is typical. they would say that, wouldn't they? every night we would hear the boy crying Example sentencesExamples Yellow card for Adams for claiming that Carlos took a dive. Now he wouldn't do that, would he? Now, the conspiracy theorists are going to say, well, the coroners would say that, wouldn't they? 7literary with clause Expressing a wish or regret. would that he had lived to finish it Example sentencesExamples Anderson says - and would that he had said it sooner - ‘It can't be England all the time, there must be a middle way’. Oh, I would that I could change his mind. You're so beautiful, and I would I could stay here with you. Origin Old English wolde, past of wyllan (see will).
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