Cool MateMeaning of We could be
Indicates a possibility that includes the speaker and others.
In simple words: It's possible that we are
We could be in a sentence
- We could be going to the concert this weekend.
- We could be the team that wins the championship!
- If the weather is nice, we could be on the beach right now.
- Do you think we could be wrong about our assumptions?
- We could be overlooking some important details.
How to use We could be
Use in casual conversation or writing to suggest a possibility or theory. It's often followed by another clause.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'We're here; it could be' to imagine possibilities.
Related words
Collocations with We could be
- we could be happy
- we could be friends
- we could be in trouble
- we could be late
- we could be successful
Synonyms for We could be
- might be
- may be
- could possibly be
- perhaps we are
- potentially
Common mistakes with We could be
- Omitting the subject 'we' and saying just 'could be'.
- Confusing with 'We could have been' which refers to the past.
- Using in overly formal contexts where a more direct statement would be better.
We could be appears in
We could be in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ممكن نكون
ممكن نكون إحنا
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমরা হতে পারি
এটা সম্ভব যে আমরা
- GermanDeutsch
Wir könnten sein
Es ist möglich, dass wir sind
- SpanishEspañol
Podríamos ser
Es posible que seamos
- Persianفارسی
ما می توانیم باشیم
ممکنه ما باشیم
- FrenchFrançais
On pourrait être
C'est possible que nous soyons
- Hindiहिन्दी
हम हो सकते हैं
यह संभव है कि हम हैं
- ItalianItaliano
Potremmo essere
È possibile che siamo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nós poderíamos ser
É possível que sejamos
- RussianРусский
Мы могли бы быть
Возможно, мы являемся
- Urduاردو
ہم ہو سکتے ہیں
یہ ممکن ہے کہ ہم ہوں
- Chinese中文
我们可能是
我们有可能
More chunks like We could be
- Maybe
- Potentially
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A male person, often used informally.
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to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
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Frequently asked questions about We could be
What does We could be mean?
It's possible that we are
What is the definition of We could be?
Indicates a possibility that includes the speaker and others.
How do you use We could be in a sentence?
We could be going to the concert this weekend.
Can you give another example of We could be?
We could be the team that wins the championship!
What are synonyms for We could be?
Common alternatives include might be, may be, could possibly be, perhaps we are, potentially.
What words go with We could be?
It commonly pairs with we could be happy, we could be friends, we could be in trouble, we could be late, we could be successful.
What are common mistakes when using We could be?
Omitting the subject 'we' and saying just 'could be'. Confusing with 'We could have been' which refers to the past. Using in overly formal contexts where a more direct statement would be better.
How do you pronounce We could be?
US: //wi kəd bi//, UK: //wiː kəd bi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use We could be?
Use in casual conversation or writing to suggest a possibility or theory. It's often followed by another clause.