Synonyms for would
- verb
Definitions
- v. 1
Past tense of will; usually followed by a bare infinitive. Used to form the "anterior future", or "future in the past", indicating a futurity relative to a past time.
I'm really flattered you would call your daughter after me.
Related words
- Phrases
- would like
Example sentences
- please Please tell me the closest station to your office.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| would | steady | |
| please | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- please1