# wouldn't

**Pronunciation:** WOULDN'T

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Wouldn't means would not (negative auxiliary).

## Examples

- The lesson showed how to wouldn't in a natural sentence.
- Check who or what will wouldn't before translating the verb.
- The example helped students understand when to wouldn't.

## Common patterns

- to wouldn't — Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — The lesson showed when to wouldn't.
- wouldn't in context — Check the sentence to see who does the action. — We studied how wouldn't works in context.

## Collocations

- try to wouldn't — They will try to wouldn't after practice.
- learn to wouldn't — Students learn to wouldn't by seeing examples.

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