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wouldn

n.
A1 Beginner wouldn

n. the short way to write 'would not' in a sentence. You use it to say that someone did not do something or that something did not happen.

n. the contracted form of 'would not'. Used to express a negative conditional or a refusal.


SIMPLE

I didn't know the answer, so I wouldn't try to guess.

CONTEXTUAL

If I had more time, I wouldn't mind helping you with the project, but I am busy today.

COMPLEX

The witness claimed he wouldn't have testified against his former partner if he hadn't been promised immunity from prosecution.

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