Synonyms for

Would

Verb / wʊd / Another word for would — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Used to indicate the future tense of an action or event that is possible or intended.

Synonyms & similar words

could might should shall will may can must need wanna desire wish prefer expect intend hope aspire

Synonyms by register

Formal

should could might

Informal

used to supposed to

Literary

did once

Antonyms

will must shall is am are were

Common collocations

  • would like
  • would rather
  • would be
  • would have
  • would go
  • would say
  • would do
  • would make

Word family

verb will

Usage note

'Would' is a modal verb often used to express hypothetical situations, past habits, or polite requests. It is the past tense of 'will' but also has independent uses.

Example sentences

  1. I would love to have ice cream for dessert.
  2. If I had more time, I would finish this puzzle.
  3. She said she would meet me at the library.
  4. Would you like some juice with your breakfast?
  5. I would go to the beach every day if I could.

Quotes

  • I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • I would rather die of passion than of boredom. - Vincent van Gogh
  • I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. - Helen Keller

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