would >> wʊd
Definition: [verb] past of will1, in various senses.
Example: he said he would be away for a couple of days
Definition: [verb] (expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation.
Example: he would lose his job if he were identified
Definition: [verb] expressing a desire or inclination.
Example: I would love to work in America
Definition: [verb] expressing a polite request.
Example: would you pour the wine, please?
Definition: [verb] expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope.
Example: I would imagine that they're home by now
Definition: [verb] used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical.
Example: they would say that, wouldn't they?
Definition: [verb] expressing a wish or regret.
Example: would that he had lived to finish it