Synonyms for could

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may

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   simple past of can

   Before I was blind, I could see very well.

Related words

Phrases

could care less could've could of could care fewer

Example sentences

• may You may as well withdraw from the club right away.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

may¹