Definition of could modal verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. You use could to talk about a possibility, ability, or opportunity that depends on other conditions.

Past simple of can, used to talk about what someone or something was able or allowed to doÒ€¦. Learn more. Learn about the modal verbs can and could and do the exercises to practise using them. The meaning of could is Ò€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. How to use Ò€¦ A simple past tense of can. See examples of could used in a sentence.

How to use Ò€¦ A simple past tense of can. See examples of could used in a sentence.