What's a synonym for should?

must, need, ought (to), shall.
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What is the opposite of should?

mustn't. may not. shall not. ought not. “You can do so by reading books and informing yourself, which is an aspect that should not be overlooked.”
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Should not synonyms?

antonyms for should
  • deny.
  • disallow.
  • forget.
  • hold.
  • ignore.
  • keep.
  • neglect.
  • refuse.
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What is the meaning of should have?

Should have means that something did not happen, but we wish it had happened. We use should have to talk about past mistakes. A worried mother might say: “I was so worried about you. You should have called!”
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Should is past tense?

Should' is the past tense of the word 'shall. ' When using the words 'should have' you are talking about something in the past that you 'ought to' or 'might have' done. Here are some examples: "I should have gone with you."
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What is the difference of must and should?

The word should is used for actions/responsibilities/duties that what one thinks is best for the concerned subject. The word must is used for actions/responsibilities/duties that are considered compulsory/necessary. It is used as an Auxiliary Verb.
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Should is used for?

Should is used to say that something is the proper or best thing to do, or to say that someone ought to do something or must do something. Adam could visit us on Monday. This tells us that it is possible Adam will visit on Monday, maybe he can visit us, but maybe he has other options, too.
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Had better VS should?

The past tense of should is should have + past participle. Had better is similar, but it's used for more urgent advice with bad consequences if you don't follow it (eg. You had better quit smoking or you'll die).
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Should do it meaning?

Definition of that will/should do it

1 —used in informal speech to tell someone that one does not want or need anything more "Would you like anything else?" "No, that'll do it." —sometimes shortened to that will/should do That should do, thanks.
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Should be sentences examples?

Example sentences with Should:
  • I should eat more vegetables.
  • You should take an umbrella.
  • He should go to the doctor.
  • She should apply for the job.
  • It should be fine.
  • We should study more.
  • They should wait until tomorrow.
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How do you say not politely?

"I'm not the right fit for this task. I can help you think of someone else to ask." "Unfortunately, that's just not possible. It won't work out this time."
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Is extend a synonym Yes or no?

Frequently Asked Questions About extend

Some common synonyms of extend are lengthen, prolong, and protract. While all these words mean "to draw out or add to so as to increase in length," extend and lengthen imply a drawing out in space or time but extend may also imply increase in width, scope, area, or range.
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How did pan out?

To pan out describes something that turns out successfully, something that worked the way it should have or has turned out well. Pan out may also simply refer to how something turned out. The idiom pan out began as a gold mining term.
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Should be PP?

We use should have + past participle to talk about things we regret. I got really wet walking home last night, I should have taken an umbrella. The speaker did not take an umbrella when she went out last night so she got wet.
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Should be verb form?

Structure of should

The auxiliary verb should is invariable. There is only one form: should. The main verb is usually in the base form (He should go).
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Could have pp meaning?

1: Could have + past participle means that something was possible in the past, or you had the ability to do something in the past, but that you didn't do it. (See also modals of ability.) I could have stayed up late, but I decided to go to bed early. They could have won the race, but they didn't try hard enough.
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Why should I means?

“Why should I?” is a request (or demand) for a reason for the speaker to take a particular action. Remember, though, just because someone asks you, “why should I,” it does not necessarily mean that they will think that your reasons are adequate, and they still might not act.
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What is the contraction for should?

In speech, we often pronounce could've, should've, and would've in a way that sounds identical to “could of,” “should of,” and “would of.” But you should never write could of, should of, or would of. Remember, could've, should've, and would've are contractions that mean could have, should have, and would have.
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Should have or should had?

Had is the past tense of have and has, however, we don't use 'should has' even for 'she'. For example, she would have... (NOT she would has). Thus, always use 'should have'.
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