shouldn't

Meanings

• modal verb

  expressing obligation that something should not be done

  - "You shouldn't eat junk food every day."
  - "She shouldn't have said that."
  - "We shouldn't forget to water the plants."

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Variants

List of all variants of shouldn't that leads to same result
shouldn't , I shouldn't wonder , people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'ought not' or 'should not have'. The contraction 'shouldn't' arose in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word that can be made using the letters in 'shouldn't' is 'unenthusiastic'.

2. The word 'shouldn't' is used more frequently in formal writing than in casual speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. modal verbs: A class of verbs used to express various modal meanings, including ability, possibility, permission, and obligation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shouldn't' is often used to express regret or disappointment. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of missed opportunities or mistakes.

How to Memorize "shouldn't"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sign that reads 'Do Not Enter'. This is a visual representation of 'shouldn't'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'shouldn't' with 'should'. This can help you remember that 'shouldn't' means 'should not'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Should Not Eat Junk Food' to help remember the meaning of 'shouldn't'.

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