Couth
/kuːθ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Couth
verb
- (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
"She can speak English, French, and German. I can play football. Can you remember your fifth birthday?"
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
"You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. Can I use your pen?"
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
"Animals can experience emotions."
- (auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.
"Can you hear that?."
- To know.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
be able tocognizegrokkenmay
ANTONYMS
can'tcannotcan’tuncouth