could

language: en

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    en: past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    en: used to make polite requests or suggestions

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    I could swim when I was five.

  2. Could you help me?

    Could you help me?