shouldn't
Translation
should not
Examples
You shouldn't smoke here.
You shouldn't smoke here.
He shouldn't be late.
He shouldn't be late.
Grammar Patterns
((shouldn't + base verb)) for advice or obligation You shouldn't talk so loudly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ought not to; Antonyms: should, must
Etymology
A contraction of 'should' and 'not'. 'Should' comes from Old English 'sceolde'.
Memory Tips
This is the negative form of 'should'. Use it to give advice against doing something.