How to use would in english?

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Gabe	Would you please state what the real question is now?

cuto	I would like you to jump up the building.

nice guy	i would like to tell you something,

Jill	I would like you to learn English, then ask a question.

leo1868	would you really like to know?

jamesi	Would has many different uses in English. The first and most basic use of would is with polite requests; "I would like a glass of orange juice, please" for example. Or "Would you please move your car." Or "Would you like to go to the movies with me?" Would is also used as a clause; "I would have finished my homework but my sister was sick and I took her to the hospital" or "I would like to take a vacation this year but I don't have enough money" or "Do you think those shoes would look good with these pants?" These are just some basic examples. There are more complicated ways to use "would" but try to think of a few examples like the ones I gave you and you will start to understand what it means. Good luck!!

Kes	How much "would" would a woodchuck chuck If a woodchuck could chuck "would" Also works with "wood"

coogle	I would put another log of wood on the fire if i was feeling a bit chilly. Would you like me to put another log of wood on the fire?

sonyack	http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dict.asp?Word=would This gives the cases in which would is commonly used, with examples. Funny word, would.

Primetime	I would not ask such a stupid question again..

ecko_*****	Ex: I would like to go to the store today He would have done it if it wasn't for the restriction. Homonym : wood There's not enough wood in the fire.

williegod	Main Entry: would Pronunciation: w&d, &d, d, 'wud Function: verb, past of WILL Etymology: Middle English wolde, from Old English; akin to Old High German wolta wished, desired 1 a archaic : WISHED, DESIRED b archaic : wish for : WANT c (1) : strongly desire : WISH <I would I were young again> -- often used without a subject and with that in a past or conditional construction <would that I had heeded your advice> (2) -- used in auxiliary function with rather or sooner to express preference <he would sooner die than face them> 2 a -- used in auxiliary function to express wish, desire, or intent <those who would forbid gambling> b -- used in auxiliary function to express willingness or preference <as ye would that men should do to you -- Luke 6:31 (Authorized Version)> c -- used in auxiliary function to express plan or intention <said we would come> 3 -- used in auxiliary function to express custom or habitual action <we would meet often for lunch> 4 -- used in auxiliary function to express consent or choice <would put it off if he could> 5 a -- used in auxiliary function in the conclusion of a conditional sentence to express a contingency or possibility <if he were coming, he would be here now> b -- used in auxiliary function in a noun clause (as one completing a statement of desire, request, or advice) <we wish that he would go> 6 -- used in auxiliary function to express probability or presumption in past or present time <would have won if I had not tripped> 7 : COULD <the barrel would hold 20 gallons> 8 -- used in auxiliary function to express a request with which voluntary compliance is expected <would you please help us> 9 -- used in auxiliary function to express doubt or uncertainty <the explanation...would seem satisfactory> 10 : SHOULD <knew I would enjoy the trip> <would be glad to know the answer>

Yentl	I would that I could fly. I would eat that in a second. How would you use would? It's imagining that something were possible; pretend that what you are saying is actually doable and then what follows is what 'would' happen if it were real.... ? :P Dunno if thats what you mean...

Nimbus	Would it be alright with you if I asked when would you use should instead of would?

never you mind	One day, my dad asked me if I WOULD please chop some WOULD for the fire. I said WOULD go and get the WOULD, but WOULDn't it be better if I got it from the WOULD shed? And that, my friends, is how to use the term "would" properly.

pretty	What?

z☺☺mjet►►►	I'm a French carpenter. I never use English wood just Norwegian wood. Isn't it good?

relentless_behaviour	Would indicates willingness or desire in a polite manner. So: would you help me? Would you like tea? But also as a past tense of will: Do you think he would be okay with that? She would have liked that.

twilightspecter	If you don't mind, could you just attempt to cross a super-freeway during rush hour, with your eyes glued shut. while trying to saw a piece of would in half with a steak knife?

Nickname	I would like you to jump down the building.

SunshineSparkles1976	I would like to answer this question but dont really understand it. If you would please clarify. I would appreciate it.

?	how would you use the word would?????

Raven E	"would" shows a FUTURE action.

Sweet Dreams	how would you not know that??