Word SHOULD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

should

🇺🇸 [ʃʊd]

Meanings

A modal verb used to indicate advice, obligation, or expectation. It is often used to suggest the best course of action or what is considered the right thing to do in a given situation.

Examples

• You should see a doctor if you're feeling ill.
• He should apologize for being late.
• They should finish their work before leaving.

Synonyms

ought to • must • need to

Antonyms

should not • need not • may not