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should negative short form shouldnt 1 right thing a) used to say what is the right or sensible thing to do: He shouldnt be so selfish. Children shouldnt be allowed to play in the street. I dont care what people think. Well, you should. Why shouldnt I smoke if I want to? b) used to say what would have been right or sensible, but was not done: They should have called the police. 2 advice used to give or ask for advice: What should I do? Should I trust him? You should read his new book. I should stay in bed if I were you. 3 expected thing a) used to say that you expect something to happen or be true: It should be a nice day tomorrow. Try phoning Robert - he should be home by now. Australia should win this match. Artistic people can be very difficult sometimes. Well, you should know - you married one. b) used to say what was expected, but did not happen: It was an easy test and he should have passed, but he didnt. 4 correct thing used to say what is the correct amount, the correct way of doing something etc: Every sentence should start with a capital letter. What do you mean, there are only ten tickets? There should be twelve. White wine, not red, should be served with fish. 5 orders formal used in official orders and instructions: Passengers should proceed to Gate 12. 6 after thatBritish English used in a clause beginning with that after particular adjectives and verbs: Its strange that you should say that. It is essential that he should have a fair trial. The residents demanded that there should be an official inquiry. 7 possibility used to talk about something that may possibly happen or be true: Naturally, he was nervous in case anything should go wrong. What if I should fall sick and not be able to work? should somebody/something do something Should you need any help (=if you need any help), you can always phone me at the office. 8 imagined situations formal especially British EnglishXX used after I or we to say what you would do if something happened or