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 should should /ʃʊd/

verb

  1. Expresses an emotional, practical, or other reason for doing something  ( had better , should )
    expresses an emotional, practical, or other reason for doing something
     You had better put on warm clothes
    You had better put on warm clothes
     The State ought to repair the bridges
    The State ought to repair the bridges
     You should call your mother-in-law
    You should call your mother-in-law
  2. Expresses that something is likely  ( should )
    expresses that something is likely
     That ought to be enough
    that ought to be enough
     They should be finished by now
    they should be finished by now
  3. Expresses a condition  ( should )
    expresses a condition
     If I should die, look after my children
    if I should die, look after my children