Should definition
You should send her a note.
They should arrive at noon.
If she should fall, then so would I.
You should ask first; the plants should be watered weekly.
If I should die tomorrow, if you should be late.
I should think he would like to go.
He should be here soon; I should know by tomorrow.
An example of should is when someone tells you that you ought to go to bed.
An example of should is when you believe you must obey the law.
An example of should is when someone says they will do something if they might happen to win the lottery.
If I should be late, go without me.
Should it rain, I shall go indoors.
Should you need extra blankets, you will find them in the closet.
You should brush your teeth every day.
What do I think? What should I think?
I should think they will be pleased.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Origin of should
- From Old English sceolde, preterite form of sculan (“owe", "be obliged").
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