should
UK: ʃʊd | US: ʃʊd
Definition
modal v. used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness
modal v. used to indicate what is probable or expected
modal v. used to give or ask for advice
Structure
shall <obligation>
Etymology
"Should" originated as the past tense of "shall," which comes from Old English "sceal," meaning "to owe" or "to be obliged." Over time, "should" evolved to express weaker obligation, probability, or advice, while "shall" retained stronger futurity or command. The "-d" suffix marks its historical past-tense form, though it no longer functions strictly as such in modern usage.
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