What is synonyms for would
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would
/wʊd/
Used to express desire, willingness, or a habitual action in the past; Indicates a conditional or future-in-the-past action or state.
Synonyms of would
Verbs
As in expression of wish or desire
Strongest matches:
- wish
- desire
- hope
- want
Weak matches:
- crave
- yearn
- long
- aspire
Verbs
As in indicating possibility or probability
Strongest matches:
- might
- could
- can
- may
Weak matches:
- potentially
- possibly
- presumably
- feasibly
Verbs
As in conditional mood
Strongest matches:
- should
- shallwill
- might
Weak matches:
- can
- may
- could
- ought to
Verbs
As in polite expression
Strongest matches:
- please
- could
- might
- may
Weak matches:
- care to
- wish to
- desire to
- choose to
Antonyms:
would not, wouldn't
Usage examples:
1. If I had the chance, I would travel the world and explore different cultures.
2. She said she would finish the project by the end of the week, pending no further delays.
3. Would you be so kind as to pass me the salt?
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