(transitive) To want; to desire (used to form polite requests, suggestions etc.). / (intransitive, with a full infinitive) Used to form polite requests

(slang, idiomatic) Used to denote that the speaker finds another person sexually attractive.

plural of would-be

(archaic) Synonym of regardless

(rhetorical question) Used to point out that the interlocutor is failing to do something relatively easy that they should be doing.

used to express preference at a certain time, or hypothetically

Alternative form of chance'd be a fine thing

Everybody would change their circumstances if it were possible.

(idiomatic) by good fortune; fortunately or luckily.

(Hawaii, surfing) Said of challenging surfing conditions, often as an encouragement.