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would

Definition:
would = used to talk about something imagined or conditional, or to make polite requests

Grammatical category:
auxiliary verb

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/wʊd/

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would

Example

► I would quit my job if I was rich.

 

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