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You know, Python should have won a Grammy for our musical work on the show.
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Meaning of "should" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHOULD

Old English sceold.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHOULD

should  [ʃʊd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHOULD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Should is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SHOULD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

English modal verbs

The modal verbs of English are a small class of auxiliary verbs used mostly to express modality. They can be distinguished from other verbs by their defectiveness and by the fact that they do not take the ending -s in the third-person singular. The principal English modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would. Certain other verbs are sometimes, but not always, classed as modals; these include ought, had better, and dare and need. Verbs which share some but not all of the characteristics of the principal modals are sometimes called "semimodals".

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHOULD

shough
should´ve
shoulder
shoulder arms
shoulder bag
shoulder blade
shoulder charge
shoulder flash
shoulder high
shoulder holster
shoulder joint
shoulder pad
shoulder patch
shoulder strap
shoulder surfing
shoulder to shoulder
shoulder-high
shoulder-length
shoulder-length hair
shouldest

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHOULD

black mould
blue mould
bread mould
break the mould
buttonmould
could
dariole mould
Gould
green mould
hood mould
jelly mould
leaf mould
mould
nould
remould
slime mould
sooty mould
unmould
would

Synonyms and antonyms of should in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «should» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHOULD

Find out the translation of should to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of should from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «should» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

应该
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deber
570 millions of speakers

English

should
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चाहिए
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يَنْبَغِي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

должен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dever
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

il faudrait
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sepatutnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sollte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

するべきだ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

~해야한다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kudu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேண்டும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाहिजे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

meli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dovrei, dovresti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mieć powinność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

слід
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

a trebui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρέπει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

behoort
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

borde
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

burde
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of should

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOULD»

The term «should» is very widely used and occupies the 620 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOULD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «should» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «should» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about should

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10 QUOTES WITH «SHOULD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word should.
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David Bonderman
When governments are selling, you should be buying. And when governments are defaulting, we should look at that as an opportunity.
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Sarah Brightman
Anything can happen to anyone at any time and you shouldn't just live through the days, or you lose them. You should do what you can to enjoy every moment.
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John Caudwell
The power of fear of failure, with will to win, is an incredible force. I don't think we should be worried about having a fear of failure; I think it's quite natural. If you surveyed any top businessman or any top athlete, I bet if they were truthful, they would all say they've got a fear of losing and a fear of failure.
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Graham Chapman
You know, Python should have won a Grammy for our musical work on the show.
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Sam Childers
I should have died in ambushes a hundred times.
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Brian Clough
If a chairman sacks the manager he initially appointed, he should go as well.
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Juan Cole
I don't accept the argument of people like David Horowitz that the government should impose some sort of predetermined political balance on academic research.
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Imogen Cunningham
I don't love the world. I think Jupiter should have hit us.
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Anita Elberse
In investing, we intuitively think we should make a number of small bets. A blockbuster strategy is the opposite. It means making fewer huge investments. But it turns out to be safer.
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Roshon Fegan
I'm a huge animal lover - I love animals to death. I've got tortoises and three dogs, and I've had a million animals in the past. I just think that we should do all we can to take care of them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOULD»

Discover the use of should in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to should and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know: What to Do, What to ...
While the formal rules of etiquette are not taught the way they once were, good manners are as critical today as they ever were. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know ...
Kay West, 2011
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50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised & ...
50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy.
John Bridges, Bryan Curtis, 2012
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50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know
This latest book in the series was written especially for boys ages 8-14, to teach them the basic skills every young man should have and every young man's mother and grandmother want him to have.
John Bridges, Bryan Curtis, 2006
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97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know: Collective ...
While this book highlights software projects, its wise axioms contain project management principles applicable to projects of all types in any industry.
Barbee Davis, 2009
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Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons
A guide to raising boys discusses encouragement, spending time together, the role of outdoor activites, rules, virtue, and adressing important issues.
Meg Meeker, 2009
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Stuff Every Husband Should Know
On the heels of the successful Stuff Every Man Should Know and Stuff Every Woman Should Know comes the volume that both genders will treasure: Stuff Every Husband Should Know.
Eric San Juan, 2011
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Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know
Here are exercises, checklists, dos, don'ts, and proven-effective tools and techniques that can turn you into a more powerful woman and absolutely transform your relationships with men. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Barbara De Angelis, 2009
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Why Some Things Should Not Be for Sale : The Moral Limits of ...
An accessibly written work that will engage not only philosophers but also political scientists, economists, legal scholars, and public policy experts, this book is a significant contribution to ongoing discussions about the place of ...
Debra Satz Marta Sutton Weeks Professor of Ethics in Society Stanford University, 2010
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Guide to Knowing if Your ...
Women involved in chronically frustrating or unfulfilling relationships will learn to: Tell the difference between a healthy-yet-difficult relationship and one that is really not working Recognize the signs that their partner has a serious ...
Lundy Bancroft, JAC Patrissi, 2011
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Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An ...
In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy one’s unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: showing emotion ...
Robert Goffee, Gareth Jones, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOULD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term should is used in the context of the following news items.
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Windows 10: Should You Upgrade?
Given the biggest headline about Windows 10 is it is FREE logic suggests this should be an easy answer. But it isn't. I have used Windows 10 since the first beta ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Should We Fear the Political 'Crazies'?
The melee began, as they often do in politics, with simple umbrage. ''This performance with our friend out in Phoenix is very hurtful to me,'' Senator John McCain ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
Scientific experts: Sugar intake 'should be halved'
Nutrition experts say no more than 5% of daily calories should come from added sugar - about seven teaspoons. Most people consume at least twice this limit. «BBC News, Jul 15»
4
Germany, Not Greece, Should Exit the Euro
The latest round of wrangling between Greece and its European creditors has demonstrated yet again that countries with such disparate economies should ... «Bloomberg View, Jul 15»
5
Should Happy Hour Be Banned?
Illinois is one of several states that passed laws banning happy hours years ago when fears of drunken driving deaths inspired crackdowns on bar discounts that ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
6
When Should Surgeons Stop Operating?
Increased fatigue, forgetfulness, and reduced eyesight — these are some of the declines that can come with aging. Certain professions keep a close watch for ... «NPR, Jun 15»
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Why Apple Should Kill Off the Mac
Which is precisely why Apple should kill off what is perhaps its most-refined brand: The Mac. I realize this is heresy, but if you'll indulge me, I think you'll find it a ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
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Should Hope Solo's Actions Keep Her Off the Field?
... the U.S. Soccer Federation to defend their actions. Should U.S. Soccer have suspended Hope Solo from playing in these games? Read the Discussion » ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Should the US put boots on the ground to fight ISIS?
The question at hand: Should the U.S. put boots on the ground to fight ISIS? Do you have a strong opinion? Can a well-informed debate change your mind? «Brookings Institution, Jun 15»
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8 Foods That Should Have Warning Labels
But there remain a number of substances being added to our food that probably should carry warning labels, but don't. The editors of the new Eat This, Not That! «Yahoo Health, Jun 15»

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