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{
"term": "should",
"partOfSpeech": "modal verb",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a1",
"verbForms": {
"presentSimple": {
"iYouWeThey": "",
"heSheIt": ""
},
"pastSimple": "",
"pastParticiple": "",
"ingForm": ""
},
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "used to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing somebody’s actions",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "You shouldn't drink and drive."
},
{
"text": "He should have been more careful."
},
{
"text": "A present for me? You **shouldn't have**! *(= used to thank somebody politely)*"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "used for giving or asking for advice",
"labels": "(ironic)North American EnglishBritish English",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "You should stop worrying about it."
},
{
"text": "Should I call him and apologize?"
},
{
"text": "**I should** wait a little longer, **if I were you**."
},
{
"text": "‘She doesn't think she'll get a job.’ ‘She should worry, with all her qualifications *(= she does not need to worry)*.’"
}
],
"topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "used to say that you expect something is true or will happen",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "We should arrive before dark."
},
{
"text": "I should have finished the book by Friday."
},
{
"text": "The roads should be less crowded today."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "used to say that something that was expected has not happened",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast."
},
{
"text": "The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 5,
"definition": "used as the past form of shall when reporting what somebody has said",
"labels": "(British English, formal)",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "He asked me what time he should come. *(= His words were: ‘What time shall I come?’)*"
},
{
"text": "I said (that) I should be glad to help."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 6,
"definition": "used after that when something is suggested or arranged",
"labels": "(British English)North American EnglishBritish English",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "She recommended that I should take some time off."
},
{
"text": "In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically."
}
],
"topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 7,
"definition": "used with I and we to give opinions that you are not certain about",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I should imagine it will take about three hours."
},
{
"text": "‘Is this enough food for everyone?’ ‘**I should think so**.’"
},
{
"text": "‘Will it matter?’ ‘**I shouldn't think so**.’"
}
],
"topics": ["Doubt, guessing and certainty", "Opinion and argument"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 8,
"definition": "used for expressing strong agreement",
"cefr": "c2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "‘I know it's expensive but it will last for years.’ ‘**I should hope so too!**’"
},
{
"text": "‘Nobody will oppose it.’ ‘**I should think not!**’"
}
],
"topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 9,
"definition": "used to refuse something or to show that you are annoyed at a request; used to express surprise about an event or a situation",
"sensetop": "why, how, who, what should somebody/something do",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Why should I help him? He's never done anything for me."
},
{
"text": "How should I know where you've left your bag?"
},
{
"text": "I got on the bus and who should be sitting in front of me but Tony!"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 10,
"definition": "used to tell somebody that something would surprise them or make them laugh if they saw or experienced it",
"examples": [
{
"text": "You should have seen her face when she found out!"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 11,
"definition": "used after that after many adjectives that describe feelings",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I'm anxious that we should allow plenty of time."
},
{
"text": "I find it astonishing that he should be so rude to you."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 12,
"definition": "used with I and we in polite requests",
"labels": "(British English, formal)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I should like to call my lawyer."
},
{
"text": "We should be grateful for your help."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 13,
"definition": "used after I or we instead of would for describing what you would do if something else happened first",
"labels": "(British English, formal)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "If I were asked to work on Sundays, I should resign."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 14,
"definition": "used to refer to a possible event or situation",
"labels": "(formal)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "If you should change your mind, do let me know."
},
{
"text": "In case you should need any help, here's my number."
},
{
"text": "Should anyone call *(= if anyone calls)*, please tell them I'm busy."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ʃəd//ʃʊd/",
"audio": "sh/should/should__gb_2.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈʃʊdnt/",
"audio": "sh/should/shouldn_t_1_gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ʃəd//ʃʊd/",
"audio": "sh/should/should__us_4_rr.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈʃʊdnt/",
"audio": "sh/should/shouldn_t_1_us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Old English sceolde: past of shall."
}