should · ​. used to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing somebody's actions · ​. used for giving or asking for advice · ​. used to ...

should ; to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing someone's actions You shouldn't drink and drive. He should have been more careful.

What does the noun should mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun should. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

SHOULD definition: 1. used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do: 2. used to show when something is…. Learn more.

used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law). All visitors must report to reception.

1used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law) All visitors must report to reception. Cars must not park ...

We use should most commonly to talk about what is the ideal or best thing to do in a situation: There should be more public hospitals. They should reduce the ...

Could is used to talk about what someone was generally able to do in the past: Our daughter could walk when she was nine months old.

You use should when you are saying what would be the right thing to do or the right state for something to be in. Should've · As who should say · Shoulders · American

used as the past form of will when reporting what somebody has said or thought would do something used for talking about the result of an event that you ...