could
couldmodal verb
UK/kʊd/US/kʊd/
Dạng từ: couldn't · could not
PAST ABILITY
A2used as the past form of 'can' to talk about what someone was able to do
- She could read when she was four.
- I couldn't find my keys this morning.
REQUEST
A2used to ask for something politely
- Could you open the window, please?
- Could I borrow your pen?
POSSIBLE
A2used to say that something is possible or might happen
- It could rain later, so take a coat.
- That could be the answer.
SUGGESTION
B1used to make a suggestion
- We could go to the beach tomorrow.
- You could try calling her again.