could

English

/kʊd/, /kəd/

verb form
Definitions
  • (inflection of) can

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English coude inherited from Old English cūþe root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (know, recognize).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵneh₃-

Gloss

know, recognize

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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