Synonyms for
Should
Definition
Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- should have
- should be
- should do
- should know
- should consider
- should not
- should try
Word family
verb shall
Usage note
"Should" expresses obligation, recommendation, or probability. It is less forceful than "must" or "have to".
Example sentences
- I should go to bed early tonight.
- You should eat your vegetables.
- We should clean up our room.
- He should apologize for what he did.
- She should study for her test.
Quotes
If you want to be happy, you should be happy on purpose. When you wake up, you can't just wait to see what kind of day you'll have. You have to decide what kind of day you'll have. - Joel Osteen
You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right. - Aung San Suu Kyi
You should always be well and bright, for so you do your best work; and you have so much beautiful work to do. - Marie Curie