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could
auxiliary verb(could)
—used in auxiliary function in the past, in the past conditional, and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the present
could
verb(could)
know, understand
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verb(could)
to be able to do, make, or accomplish
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verb(could)
to have knowledge or skill
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idiom(could)
—used to say that a particular choice, action, etc., is not a bad one
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idiom(could)
—used to say that something seems very surprising or doubtful based on one's own observations
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idiom(could)
—used to say that one feels definitely sure about something though it appears not to be true
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idiom(could)
—used to mean that someone looked at one in a very angry way —often used in the shortened form if looks could kill
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idiom(could)
—used to say that something someone else has said is completely untrue
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idiom(could)
—used to say that someone is not thinking about or considering something
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idiom(could)
—used to say that something is absolutely not true
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idiom(could)
—used to say that something is very strong or intense

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