could

could - auxiliary verb

  • —used in auxiliary function in the past, in the past conditional, and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the present
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API

Usage examples

Examples: 'The word "could" is important to learn.' 'Please use "could" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "could" helps with spelling.'

SpellingJoy score for could

SpellingJoy Gematria

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102

Letter Values

C
6
O
15
U
21
L
13
D
7

Etymology

Old English

Middle English couthe, coude, from Old English cūthe; akin to Old High German konda could

Word family

can, would, should