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shouldn't

v.
A2 Elementary should·nt

v. the short form of 'should not'. You use it to say that something is a bad idea or that you do not expect it to happen.

v. the contracted form of 'should not', used to express negative obligation, advice, or low probability.


SIMPLE

You shouldn't eat so much sugar.

CONTEXTUAL

We shouldn't have any trouble finding the house if we follow the map carefully.

COMPLEX

While the data suggests a trend, one shouldn't assume that these results will remain consistent across all demographics without further testing.

Origin

From should + -n't.

Usage

A modal auxiliary verb followed by the base form of the main verb without 'to'.

Pitfall

You shouldn't to go there.You shouldn't go there.The modal verb 'shouldn't' is followed by the bare infinitive, not the full infinitive with 'to'.

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