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  • It is past tense of the verb 'will'.

    Use of modal verb 'would'.
    To express Examples
    Past equivalent of verb 'will'  They would go to the park if they had time.
    Future actions in the past The doctor said he would call me later.
    Preferences or desires I would prefer a cup of coffee.
    Request Would you please pass me the newspaper?
    Conditional or unreal situations I would read more if i had the time.
    Offer Would you like some more juice?
    Past habits  Every Sunday I would visit my grandparents.
     Negative use  I wouldn't mess with them.