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 doรขโ‚ฌยฆ. Learn more. Learn about the modal verbs can and could and do the exercises to practise using them. The meaning of could is รขโ‚ฌused 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 รขโ‚ฌยฆ A simple past tense of can. See examples of could used in a sentence.

How to use รขโ‚ฌยฆ A simple past tense of can. See examples of could used in a sentence.