Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈmoʊdəl/
noun a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I can't must do that, it's not allowed.
A2 You shouldn't can eat too much sugar.
B1 She might could come to the party if she finishes her work early.
B2 We would have to should ask for permission before using the equipment.
C1 They could have to take a double modal approach to solve this complex issue.
C2 In academic writing, using double modals can add depth and complexity to your arguments.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 I can't double modal use this computer without permission.
A2 You shouldn't double modal talk with your mouth full.
B1 She might double modal be able to come to the party if she finishes her homework.
B2 The project could double modal potentially be completed ahead of schedule.
C1 The team must double modal carefully consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
C2 The company will double modal likely have to reevaluate their marketing strategy in order to increase sales.
formal The use of a double modal in English is considered non-standard by many grammarians.
informal I might could help you out with that if you need a double modal in your sentence.
slang I ain't gonna do that, no way no how - that's a double modal!
figurative Using a double modal is like adding an extra layer of uncertainty to your sentence.
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