should
should means “should + verb: giving advice — weaker than must”. Should gives advice or an opinion about what is right: You should see a doctor. Formation: should + V · shouldn't
should + verb: giving advice — weaker than must
A2Formation
should + V · shouldn't
Explanation
Should gives advice or an opinion about what is right: You should see a doctor. Negative: You shouldn't eat so much sugar. Question: Should I bring anything? It is softer than must and have to — advice, not obligation.
Examples
Note
Strength scale: should (advice) < have to (necessary) < must (strong/rules). shouldn't = should not.
FAQ
should — what does it mean and how is it used?
should + verb: giving advice — weaker than must. Should gives advice or an opinion about what is right: You should see a doctor. Negative: You shouldn't eat so much sugar. Question: Should I bring anything? It is softer than must and have to — advice, not obligation.
should — how do you form it?
should + V · shouldn't
should — any usage notes?
Strength scale: should (advice) < have to (necessary) < must (strong/rules). shouldn't = should not.