should

/ʃˈʊd/

/ˈʃʊd/

should

MAIN VERB

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

used to show expectancy regarding something

used to ask for or offer advice to someone regarding something

Examples

1. Offenders should receive their just deserts.

2. A balanced diet should include a combination of fruits, vegetables, grains, and other solid foods for optimal nutrition.

3. A couple of years in the army should make a man of him.

4. In English grammar, every sentence should have a subject and a predicate.