could
Pronunciation
changeVerb
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- (modal) If you could do something, you were able to do it.
- When I was younger, I could run a five-minute mile.
- (modal) If you could something, but you don't know if you want to, you have the option of doing do it.
- She could do her math or go to the game.
Synonyms
change- (were able to): was able to/were able to