could
/kʊd/
could
📚 Meanings
- 1.
past tense of can
"I could swim when I was five."
- 2.
possibility, permission, suggestion, request, uncertain guess
"It could rain later."
Remember this word forever
Add it to your Smoveth vocabulary for scientifically spaced reviews
💬 Examples
Could you please repeat that?
Could you please repeat that?
I could not believe my eyes.
I could not believe my eyes.
She could speak three languages by age ten.
...
More examples available
Sign up to see all example sentences
Sign in to share your feedback
Share this word
Hear "could" in real YouTube clips
Loop only the sentence that contains this word — a fast way to absorb native rhythm and intonation.
“the first one is how could I exceed your expectations for this role”
3 questions to ask your interviewerOpen full shadowing →“could you tell me how to get to the medical school”
Dumb & Dumber: That's a lovely accent you have.Open full shadowing →“Did you realize it could be -- you're international?”
ROSÉ Reminisces on Her BLACKPINK Audition, Shows Jimmy How to Play the APT. Drinking Game (Extended)Open full shadowing →
🎯 How to study this word effectively
Add to vocabulary
SRS algorithm guides you to review at the optimal time
AI image learning
Visually memorize the meaning of words
Pronunciation practice
Practice accurate pronunciation with TTS
Use in examples
Use the word in real contexts
could - translations in 8 languages
Words to learn together
Frequently asked about could
How do you pronounce could?
could is pronounced [/kʊd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does could mean?
could means "could". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is could?
could is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with could?
Example: "Could you please repeat that?" — used to mean "could".
Master English with Smoveth
Learn this word with AI images and remember it with science-backed review.
AI image learning
Remember intuitively with an AI-generated image for each word.
SRS smart review
Move vocabulary into long-term memory with spaced repetition.
Random word practice
Practice freely with level-based random words.
"I used to struggle with English, but it's amazing to gradually start understanding" — L*J
Save up to 500 words/sentences for free + AI generation credits