could

[kood, kuhd] / kʊd, kəd /

VERB

preserve fruit, vegetable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

keep

STRONG

bottle

WEAK

put up

Antonyms

WEAK

cannot employ hire

VERB

be able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit manage take care of

STRONG

may

WEAK

be capable of be equal to be up to be within one's area be within one's control can do could cut the mustard have it made lie in one's power make it make out make the grade

Antonyms

WEAK

cannot employ hire

VERB

fire from job

Synonyms

STRONG

ax boot bounce cashier discharge dismiss expel sack terminate

WEAK

give the heave ho kick out let go

Antonyms

STRONG

allow employ engage hire hold keep permit welcome

WEAK

cannot

Example Sentences

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“How she could go between the most … formal, exquisitely beautiful work to almost street photography.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Besides, D.C. could even offer the DNC a solution to what is otherwise sure to be a process full of hideous legal and political dilemmas.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

In a debate, Swinney said it was "perfectly conceivable" that a vote on the constitution could be held within two years.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

If she does not have health insurance, her premiums on the private market could significantly reduce the net value of early Social Security benefits.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

As she smiled, she tasted the distinct warm, soft sweetness of SJ’s frybread and couldn’t wait to return so that she could get more practice, company, and, of course, more food.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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