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past tense form of will.
past participle of will.

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Definitions

would

[wood, wuhd] / wʊd, wəd /

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cause v.
choose v.
give, bequeath to another v.

VERB

cause

Synonyms

STRONG

authorize bid command decree demand determine direct effect enjoin exert insist intend ordain order request resolve

WEAK

bring about decide on

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow forget neglect overlook reply waver

WEAK

keep pass receive

VERB

choose

Synonyms

STRONG

crave desire elect incline like opt please prefer want wish

WEAK

be inclined have a mind to see fit

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate ignore not want spurn

WEAK

keep neglect pass receive

VERB

give, bequeath to another

Synonyms

STRONG

bequest confer devise disinherit leave legate probate transfer

WEAK

cut off disherit pass on

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

neglect pass receive

Example Sentences

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would

When correlations are low, it means a rising tide is no longer lifting all boats, like it normally would.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026

If he managed to move the chains, the Irish would be on their way to a victory over No. 1 Miami and an almost certain playoff berth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Guzman agreed to make an exception because he felt Wickliffe’s positive attitude and team-oriented philosophy would fit his team’s culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

The government said free train passes would be available for 18-year-olds to visit EU countries by themselves or with up to five friends.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

“Of course! Why else would you be here? That’s all you’ve ever cared about.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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