Was or were habitually accustomed to
“I would find him on the veranda, smoking cigarettes.”
Used to form a conditional or potential to the present
“There have been exactly zero incidents in my life for which I would describe my elation level as palpable.”
Used to express consent or choice, or the ability to do something
“How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?”
Used to express a request where voluntary compliance is expected
“Would you please pass me the hammer?”
Used ironically to impart a sense of uncertainty or hesitancy
“You would think that by this stage of the day, the queues would tail off.”
To be obliged to do something
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