must've
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aux. v.Auxiliary VerbContraction of 'must have'. Expresses a deduction or strong possibility about a past event.
He must've left already; his car is gone.
aux. v.Auxiliary VerbIndicates a logical conclusion based on evidence.
She must've been very tired to fall asleep so quickly.
aux. v.Auxiliary VerbExpresses a past obligation or necessity that was not fulfilled.
I must've forgotten to set my alarm; that's why I'm late.
aux. v.Auxiliary VerbSuggests a possible explanation for something.
They must've taken a different route because they aren't here yet.
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Zendaya On Her In-N-Out Order, Last Show Binged & Styling w/ Law Roach | Ask Me Anything | ELLE
- I must've been like seven or eight years old.
I must've been like seven or eight years old.
What North Korean Defectors Think Of North Korea | ASIAN BOSS
- Even though she was still breathing, they must've known she was going to die...
Even though she was still breathing, they must've known she was going to die...
Adele - Hello | Alice Olivia - Cover
- Hello from the other side I must've called a thousand times
Hello from the other side I must've called a thousand times
- So hello from the other side I must've called a thousand times
So hello from the other side I must've called a thousand times
Shin chan Spin-off - Where are all the toys? | Amazon Prime Video
- You must've left them somewhere after playing with it.
You must've left them somewhere after playing with it.
The Astounding Aydian Dowling
- So she must've known something was up?
So she must've known something was up?
Rami Malek Makes His 'Ellen' Debut
- - Yeah, she must've been proud. [cheers and applause]
- Yeah, she must've been proud. [cheers and applause]
People Fired Because of Social Media
- - I remember that. - Must've been that spritely photo
- I remember that. - Must've been that spritely photo
TEENS REACT TO PENTATONIX
- That must've hit them like, "Dang, we actually made it."
That must've hit them like, "Dang, we actually made it."
BBC 6 Minute English May 19, 2016 - Conspiracy theories
- and there's no air on the moon so the US government must've faked it!
and there's no air on the moon so the US government must've faked it!
Why Don't Humans Ride Zebras?
- Must've been quite a sight to see.
Must've been quite a sight to see.