How to Spell would

would

would - verb

  • —used in auxiliary function to express plan or intention
  • Could
  • Strongly desire : wish
  • Wished, {sx|desired|desire:1|}
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API

Etymology

Middle English {it}wolde{/it}, from Old English; akin to Old High German {it}wolta{/it} wished, desired

Middle English wolde, from Old English; akin to Old High German wolta wished, desired

Word family

will, won't, wouldn't