double modal

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Synonyms: double pedal

Antonyms: double pedal

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} A sequence of [[two]] [[modal]] [[verb]]s, such as "[[might could]]", {{non-gloss|an impossible construction in standard English, but one used in some dialects, especially Southern US English}}.

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