noun
definition
Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.
Examples of would in a Sentence
Would you like to read his speech?
That would be the best way.
How long would these mind games go on?
His father hoped that Daniel would grow up to be a wise and famous man.
He was in trouble because his scholars would not study.
What would you like to do for your birthday?
But I would like very much a blue hair-ribbon.
This would be the only attempt they would make.
That this democratization of information and opinion would lead to vigorous debate and encourage a young monk to question the church?
Some would have smiled, if they had dared.
Daniel and his father would ride there on horseback.
Oh, mother, I would like to know everything.
Maybe he thought she would change her mind, but it wasn't going to happen.
One would argue that energy costs will remain high.
There would be no selective reduction.
Things would get better.
This might be the most difficult decision she would ever make.
And you would be right.
I would love to come to your party! Thank you for inviting me.
Would such a gentle animal be guilty of eating a fellow creature?
He would not take it.
She and Dad would have loved Alex.
But every now and then there would be a little difference.
If I had remembered this it would have prevented some mistakes.
I would rather go now before it gets too dark.
So, how much in taxes would you be willing to pay?
Would it do any good?
Would she get air sick?
My car won’t start. Would you take a look at the engine?
You would not be the first.
Then I would imitate the acts of cutting the slices and buttering them.
I resolved that I, too, would learn to speak.
Why would he call me?
I imagine it would taste mighty good.
We would get on our toboggan, a boy would give us a shove, and off we went!
But still they would whisper, and he could not prevent it.
Lavater would have said I lack the bump of paternity.
Then again he would spend a night in the dining room.
He would do many more before the war was over.
Plunging through drifts, leaping hollows, swooping down upon the lake, we would shoot across its gleaming surface to the opposite bank.
Such a race would not be fair.
Friends tried to discourage this tendency, fearing lest it would lead to disappointment.
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.
It would cost you a fortune.
But that's because I would be sharing the experience with another human being, and human beings form connections with other human beings.
The boys looked at her and wondered if the master would really be as good as his word.
That would have been more convincing if you hadn't been so willing at first.
And that would be...?
I would like to.
How would you like to live with me, Giotto?