should

auxiliary verb

shəd,

ˈshu̇d

past tense of shall

—used in auxiliary function to express condition

if he should leave his father, his father would die — Genesis 44:22 (Revised Standard Version)

—used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency

'tis commanded I should do so

William Shakespearethis is as it should be

H. L. Savageyou should brush your teeth after each meal

—used in auxiliary function to express futurity from a point of view in the past

realized that she should have to do most of her farm work before sunrise

Ellen Glasgow

—used in auxiliary function to express what is probable or expected

with an early start, they should be here by noon

—used in auxiliary function to express a request in a polite manner or to soften direct statement

I should suggest that a guide … is the first essential

L. D. Reddick

Synonyms

have (to)
must
need
ought (to)
shall

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Pekosz said that although the CDC recommended those age 12 and older can receive the new booster two months after the last shot, ideally people should wait four to six months for the best immune response.

Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 All signs point to Chase progressing, which should worry opposing defensive coordinators.

Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Those looking to beat the heat in South Texas should look no further, as one TikTok shows how to make a shaved ice raspa using Texas' own Big Red.

Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Sep. 2022 But the capacity of the sport of college football to surprise us should never be discounted.

Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The Journal should reconsider, and think about all the happy kids and Deadheads who love their tie-dye.

WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Analysts at Bank of America say that should provide folks who will still have student loans after the forgiveness with a few months of boosted cash flow.

Trey Williams, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Mark Reinstein, who retired in 2020 from the Mental Health Association in Michigan after 18 years as president, said state officials should investigate the uneven staffing.

Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The latest one, which should have ended last May, was the driest on record.

WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sholde, from Old English sceolde owed, was obliged to, ought to

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	should
释义	should auxiliary verb shəd, ˈshu̇d past tense of shall 1 —used in auxiliary function to express condition if he should leave his father, his father would die — Genesis 44:22 (Revised Standard Version) 2 —used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency 'tis commanded I should do so William Shakespearethis is as it should be H. L. Savageyou should brush your teeth after each meal 3 —used in auxiliary function to express futurity from a point of view in the past realized that she should have to do most of her farm work before sunrise Ellen Glasgow 4 —used in auxiliary function to express what is probable or expected with an early start, they should be here by noon 5 —used in auxiliary function to express a request in a polite manner or to soften direct statement I should suggest that a guide … is the first essential L. D. Reddick Synonyms have (to) must need ought (to) shall See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Pekosz said that although the CDC recommended those age 12 and older can receive the new booster two months after the last shot, ideally people should wait four to six months for the best immune response. Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 All signs point to Chase progressing, which should worry opposing defensive coordinators. Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Those looking to beat the heat in South Texas should look no further, as one TikTok shows how to make a shaved ice raspa using Texas' own Big Red. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Sep. 2022 But the capacity of the sport of college football to surprise us should never be discounted. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The Journal should reconsider, and think about all the happy kids and Deadheads who love their tie-dye. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Analysts at Bank of America say that should provide folks who will still have student loans after the forgiveness with a few months of boosted cash flow. Trey Williams, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Mark Reinstein, who retired in 2020 from the Mental Health Association in Michigan after 18 years as president, said state officials should investigate the uneven staffing. Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The latest one, which should have ended last May, was the driest on record. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English sholde, from Old English sceolde owed, was obliged to, ought to First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition should shəd ˈshu̇d past tense of shall 1 : ought to They should be here soon. 2 : happen to If you should see them, say hello for me. 3 —used as a more polite or less assured form of shall Should I turn the light out? should verb as in to must to be under necessity or obligation to you should stop smoking Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance must shall will need ought (to) have (to)
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should

auxiliary verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

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