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verb ((simple past of, will))
  1. Indicating in action or state that is conditional on another.
We would be warmer if you hadn't opened the window!
Bill said he would go if it didn't rain.
  1. Indicating a possible (but not definite) future action or state.
We sat on the bench, wondering if the bus would be late this time.
  1. Indicating an action in the past that was planned or intended.
The waiter said he would be right back.
  1. Indicating an action in the past that happened repeatedly or commonly.
In the winters, we would sit by the hole on the frozen lake and fish for hours.
  1. Used to express a polite request.
Would you please turn off the TV?
  1. Used to indicate a wish or desire (usually contrary to facts).
Would that it were true.
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