would

Would is used to show your past plan or decision.

Example: He said he would be seeing Mr Moi in Bonn on Monday.

Would is used to show that in the past you expected something to happen.

Example: It would soon be time to go home, but I didn't want to leave.

Would is used to show that something happened regularly in the past but not now.

Example: Every summer we would go to the lake for a few weeks.

Would is used to talk about unreal, unlikely, or conditional situations.

Example: You wouldn't like it if you had to see it every day.

Would is used to ask politely for something.

Example: Would you please explain that to me?