modal verb 1. meaning ‘was’ or ‘would be able’ to do something ○ The old lady fell down and couldn’t get up. ○ You could still catch the train if you ran. 2. meaning ‘was allowed’ to do something ○ The policeman said we could go into the house. 3. used in asking ○ Could you pass me the salt, please? ○ Could you shut the window? 4. meaning ‘might happen’ ○ The new shopping centre could be finished by Christmas. 5. used in making a suggestion ○ You could always try borrowing money from the bank. (NOTE: The negative is could not, usually couldn’t. Note also that could is the past of can; could is only used in front of other verbs and is not followed by the word to.)
could
(k??d), imp. of Can. [OF. coude. The l was inserted by mistake, under the influence of should and would.] Was should be, or would be, able, capable, or susceptible. Used as an auxiliary, in the past tense or in the conditional present.
Simba doubted if he could overcome Scar's tyranny.
The scentence about “The Lion King”.
Meaning of “could” in English language – modal verb 1. meaning ‘was’ or ‘would be...
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