Word WOULD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

would

🇺🇸 [wʊd]

Meanings

A modal verb used to indicate a future possibility, a hypothetical situation, or a past habitual action. It can express a polite request, desire, or intention.

Examples

• I would go to the party if I had time.
• He said he would help with the project.
• I would have called you earlier, but I was busy.

Synonyms

could • might • should

Antonyms

will • shall • can