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(could-'ve) 2 syllables

Definition

Inform. contraction of 'could have'.

Example Sentence

I could've come in first place if I had not tripped.

More Example Sentences

She could've called him earlier.

Synonyms

might have; was able to; had the option to; had the chance to

Antonyms

couldn't have; must not have; didn't; wasn't able to

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