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What does could've mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word could've? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. Contraction of could have.
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The desolate plains seemed to end and, I could've sworn I had imagined it, but there seemed to be a faint glimmer of light on the horizon.
Maybe then it could've tried to reason with its uncivilized country cousin, or even acted as bait so he could get away.
You left Trudy alone when she could've used your knowledge the most, you shriveled crone.
Leslie didn't say anything, so I knew she'd drop it, but I bet if I could've seen her right then, she would have been pursing her lips.
Before he dreams about the ambush at night, he replays what his grunt training could've made him do better.
Surely even blind freddie could've seen that it was a big chance to end up in controversy.

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