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/wʊd/ auxiliary verb, modal verb · British & US
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What does would mean?

auxiliary verb, modal verb

Used to express possibility, ability, or future action, or to make a polite request or offer. It is often used in conditional sentences to express a hypothetical or uncertain situation.

Example

"I would like a cup of coffee, please."

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