Cool MateMeaning of Wouldn't
The contraction of 'would not', used to express refusal or possibility.
In simple words: Used to express that something is not likely or desired.
Wouldn't in a sentence
- I wouldn't go there if I were you.
- She said she wouldn't help him with the project.
- They wouldn't understand my point of view.
- He wouldn't eat that dish because he's vegetarian.
- I wouldn't recommend that movie; it's not very good.
How to use Wouldn't
Use 'wouldn't' to indicate a refusal or disagreement, especially in informal contexts. It can be used to decline offers or suggest impossibility.
Grammar pattern
wouldn't + verb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'would not' - think of someone saying 'I would not do that!'.
Related words
Collocations with Wouldn't
- wouldn't agree
- wouldn't say
- wouldn't mind
Synonyms for Wouldn't
- would not
- refuse to
- decline to
Common mistakes with Wouldn't
- Confused with 'would' - remember 'wouldn't' means not willing.
- Omitting the 'not' when negating - use 'wouldn't' instead of 'would'.
Wouldn't appears in
Wouldn't in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لن
تُستخدم للتعبير عن أن شيئًا ما غير مرجح أو غير مرغوب فيه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
করবে না
এমন কিছু বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয় যা হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা কম বা কাঙ্ক্ষিত নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
würde nicht
Man benutzt es, um zu sagen, dass etwas unwahrscheinlich ist oder man etwas nicht will.
- SpanishEspañol
No querría/No querría
Se usa para expresar que algo no es probable o deseado.
- Persianفارسی
نمیشد، نمیخواست
برای بیان اینکه چیزی بعید یا ناخواسته است استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Wouldn't
Utilisé pour dire que quelque chose n'est pas probable ou souhaité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Would not
यह व्यक्त करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है कि कुछ होने की संभावना नहीं है या वांछित नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Non lo farei
Si usa per dire che qualcosa non è probabile o non è desiderato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não faria, Não quisera
Usado para dizer que algo não é provável ou desejado.
- RussianРусский
Не стал бы
Используется, чтобы показать, что что-то маловероятно или нежелательно.
- Urduاردو
نہیں کرے گا
استعمال کیا جاتا ہے یہ ظاہر کرنے کے لیے کہ کوئی چیز ممکن نہیں یا ناپسندیدہ ہے۔
- Chinese中文
不会, 不愿意
用来表示某事不太可能发生或不希望发生。
More words like Wouldn't
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connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean
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A chance event or a person's wealth or success.
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An exceptionally large sum of money or valuable assets.
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Money demanded for the release of a captive.
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A phrase used to assert that something exists or is true.
- InterestingA1
attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
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Frequently asked questions about Wouldn't
What does Wouldn't mean?
Used to express that something is not likely or desired.
What is the definition of Wouldn't?
The contraction of 'would not', used to express refusal or possibility.
How do you use Wouldn't in a sentence?
I wouldn't go there if I were you.
Can you give another example of Wouldn't?
She said she wouldn't help him with the project.
What are synonyms for Wouldn't?
Common alternatives include would not, refuse to, decline to.
What is the opposite of Wouldn't?
Opposite meanings include would, will.
What words go with Wouldn't?
It commonly pairs with wouldn't agree, wouldn't say, wouldn't mind.
What are common mistakes when using Wouldn't?
Confused with 'would' - remember 'wouldn't' means not willing. Omitting the 'not' when negating - use 'wouldn't' instead of 'would'.
How do you pronounce Wouldn't?
US: //wʊdnt//, UK: //wʊdnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wouldn't?
Use 'wouldn't' to indicate a refusal or disagreement, especially in informal contexts. It can be used to decline offers or suggest impossibility.