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COULD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Could.

How to pronounce could:

Could - as a noun

Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tintin can
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity contained in a can

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canful

A buoy with a round bottom and conical top

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can buoy

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebehindbottombunsbuttocksderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseatsterntailtail endtooshie

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commodecrapperstoolthronetoilet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plumbing fixture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Could - as a verb

Preserve in a can or tin

Example: "Tinned foods are not very tasty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tin

Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismissdisplacefiregive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I could go to the store if you need anything."
"She could be the next big star."
"They could win the championship this year."
"I wish I could travel the world."
"He could run faster when he was younger."
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Word Game Points

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

COULD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

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

Is COULD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, could is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COULD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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