couldnt

[US]/[ˈkaʊdnt]/
[UK]/[ˈkaʊdnt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

auxExpressing possibility or ability in the past.; Expressing regret or disappointment about something that did not happen.; Used to express a lack of ability or opportunity to do something.
advUsed to express a lack of ability or opportunity to do something (informal).

Phrases & Collocations

couldnt find it

couldnt be better

couldnt help laughing

couldnt agree more

couldnt make it

couldnt care less

couldnt have done

couldnt resist

couldnt see

couldnt believe

Example Sentences

i couldn't believe how beautiful the sunset was.

we couldn't find our keys anywhere.

she couldn't hear me over the noise.

he couldn't finish the race due to an injury.

i couldn't help but laugh at the situation.

they couldn't agree on a price for the car.

the team couldn't overcome their rivals.

i couldn't get in touch with him yesterday.

we couldn't have done it without your help.

he couldn't resist the temptation to eat dessert.

i couldn't understand the instructions at all.

they couldn't make up their minds about where to go.

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