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SHOULD

(verb, noun)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Should.

How to pronounce should:

Should - as a verb

(modal, auxiliary verb, defective) used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

Example: "I hope that we shall win the game."

Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

Example: "(determination): you shall go to the ball!"

Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

Example: "Let us examine that, shall we?"

To owe.

To make a statement of what ought to be true, as opposed to reality.

(auxiliary) be obliged to; have an obligation to; indicates that the subject of the sentence has some obligation to execute the sentence predicate or that the speaker has some strong advice but has no authority to enforce it.

Example: "What do i think? what should i do?"

(auxiliary) ought to; speaker's opinion, or advice that an action is correct, beneficial, or desirable.

Example: "I should exercise more often, but i'm too lazy."

(auxiliary) will be likely to (become or do something); indicates a degree of possibility or probability that the subject of the sentence is likely to execute the sentence predicate.

Example: "When you press this button, the pilot flame should ignite."

(auxiliary, subjunctive) used as a variant of the present subjunctive.

Example: "If i should be late, go without me."

(auxiliary) a variant of would when used with first person subjects.

Example: "I should be lucky if i were you."

Should - as a noun

A statement of what ought to be the case as opposed to what is the case.

Example Sentences

"You should eat your vegetables every day."
"He should study more if he wants to pass the exam."
"I think we should go to the park this weekend."
"She should try to apologize for what she did."
"We should leave early to avoid the traffic."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOULD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, should is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOULD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SHOULD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, should is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOULD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SHOULD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, should is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOULD has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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