would

US /wʊd/
UK /wʊd/
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1.

used to refer to future time from the point of view of the past

:
He said he would be here by noon.
I knew she would succeed.
2.

used to express a request or question in a polite way

:
Would you please close the door?
Would you like some coffee?
3.

used to express a hypothetical situation or condition

:
If I had more time, I would travel the world.
It would be great if you could help.
4.

used to express an opinion or belief in a tentative or polite way

:
I would say that's a fair assessment.
That would be my guess.