should
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ʃəd/US /ʃəd/
Meaning
modal verb
used to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing somebody’s actions
“You shouldn't drink and drive.”
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“EM: People should be optimistic about the future.”
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“that's out there so it should land”
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“you should meet him so I got on a flight”
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