Could

Verb
could


 * Before I was blind, I could see very well.
 * 1) Used to politely ask for permission to do something
 * Could I borrow your coat?
 * 1) Used to politely ask for someone else to do something
 * Could you proof-read this email?
 * 1) Used to show the possibility that something might happen.
 * We could rearrange the time if you like.
 * 1) Used to suggest something.
 * You could try adding more salt to the soup.
 * You could try adding more salt to the soup.

Derived terms

 * could've
 * couldn't (negative form of could)
 * couldst (archaic second-person of could)

Related terms

 * can
 * should
 * would

Anagrams

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