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(should-'ve) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. describes a past action that should have happened

Example Sentence

I should've told my mom the truth right away.

More Example Sentences

He should've brought an umbrella today.

Synonyms

ought to have; was supposed to; needed to have; was meant to

Antonyms

didn't have to; couldn't have; wasn't supposed to

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