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- pronunciation:
- shUd
| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition 1: |
If you say that you should go home, it means that going home is important for you to do. If you don't go home, you might get in some trouble.
Victor's dentist told him that he should brush his teeth before he goes to bed.Katie's mom said they should cross the street at the corner. |
| definition 2: |
Let's say your dad tells you that your mom should be home soon. This means that he expects that she will get home soon.
The recipe said to bake the cookies for twelve minutes. They've been in the oven for ten minutes, so they should be ready soon. |
| definition 3: |
If someone says that children should play outside, it means that they think that playing outside is the right thing for children to do. Maybe they think that being inside too much is not good for children.
Ken's grandma thinks dogs should sleep on the floor, not on furniture. |
| definition 4: |
Sometimes we use "should" to express a possibility of something happening even though we think it is not likely.
The students were taught where the nearest exits are in the school should they need to get to them in a fire or other emergency. |
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