فهرست
Have to
Title: Have to
Pronunciation: /hæv tə/
Part of speech: Verb phrase
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “has to”, and the past tense form is “had to.”
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: It’s a verb phrase and both
Stress marks: Trt by tomorrow
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: It’s a verb phrase and both
Stress marks: HAVE to
Synonym: Need to
Used to express necessity or obligation
I have to finish this report by tomorrow
Can
Title: Can
Pronunciation: /kæn/
Part of speech: Verb
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: both
Stress marks: CAN
Synonym: Able to
Opposite: Unable to
Used to indicate ability, possibility, or permission
She can speak Spanish fluently
May
Title: May
Pronunciation: /meɪ/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “may”, and the past tense form is “might.”
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: both
Stress marks: MAY.
Synonym: Can
Opposite: Cannot
Used to express possibility, permission, or wish
You may leave the room when you finish the test
Might
Title: Might
Pronunciation: /maɪt/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “might”, and the
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: both
Stress marks: MIGHT.
Synonym: May
Opposite: Definitely
Used to express a smaller possibility or a polite request
I might go to the party if I finish my work on time
Shall
Title: Shall
Pronunciation: /ʃæl/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “shall”, and the past tense form is “should.”
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: both
Stress marks: SHALL
Synonym: Will
Opposite: Will not
Used to indicate future action or to make a suggestion
Shall we go for a walk in the evening?
Will
Title: Will
Pronunciation: /wɪl/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “will”, and the past tense form is “would.”
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: WILL
Synonym: Shall
Opposite: Will not
Used to indicate future action or to express determination
I will help you with your project
Must
Title: Must
Pronunciation: /mʌst/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “must”, and the past tense form is also “must” (no change)
mal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: MUST
Synonym: Have to
Opposite: Not necessary
Used to indicate necessity or strong obligation
You must submit your application before the deadline
Could
Title: Could
Pronunciation: /kʊd/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “could”, and the past tense form is also “could” (no change)
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: COULD.
Synonym: Was able to
Opposite: Unable to
Used to indicate past ability or as the past tense of “can”
When I was young, I could swim very well
Should
Title: Should
Pronunciation: /ʃʊd/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “should”, and the past tense form is also “should” (no change)
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: SHOULD.
Synonym: Ought to
Opposite: Not necessary
Used to indicate recommendation, expectation, or obligation
You should take a break and relax
Would
Title: Would
Pronunciation: /wʊd/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The third person singular form is “would”, and the past tense form is also “would” (no change).
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: WOULD.
Synonym: Will
Opposite: Refuse
Used to indicate a future-in-the-past, or to make a polite request
I would be grateful if you could help me with this task
Used to
Title: Used to
Pronunciation: /juːst tuː/
Part of speech: Verb phrase
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The form “use to” is a common misspelling; the correct form is “used to.”
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: It’s a verb phrase and both
Stress marks: USED to
Synonym: Formerly
Opposite: Currently
Used to talk about a past habit or state that is no longer true
I used to play the piano when I was younger
