English reference

would

a modal verb used for polite requests, offers, preferences, and imagined situations

Irregular · 1 form tables

You covers singular and plural. Forms are shown for the meaning listed; some continuous forms need a dynamic use of the verb.

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Conditional

Conditional (would)

would: Conditional (would)
Person, form or usageForm and meaning
I
you
he/she/it
we
they

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