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could be achieve
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "could be achieve" is not correct in English.
The correct form should be "could be achieved." You can use it when discussing potential outcomes or possibilities that may be realized in the future. Example: "With the right resources and dedication, the project could be achieved within the deadline."
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Alternative expressions(20)
could be achieved
could be attained
could be accomplished
could be realized
may be achieved
could be obtained
could be gained
can be achieved
is potentially achievable
might be accomplished
could be obtain
could be implement
could be secure
could be achieving
could be making
could be made
could be reach
could be overcome
could be consensus
could be agreed
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Exact Expressions
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Test results indicated that a well-designed flexible fuzzy controller could be achieve satisfactory control performance on different E/H systems with limited recalibration.
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The results predicted by Box Behnken design indicated that the maximum cellular uptake rate of fluoranthene could be achieve to 0.308 μmol min−1 mg−1·probservedbserved) and 0.304 μmol min−1 mg−1·predictedpredicted) when the initial temperature, pH and salinity were set at 20 °C, 9% and 1%, respectively.
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Automatic or semi-automatic extraction of semantic tag for resources could be achieve using text analysis techniques for example.
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However, it has been noted that the maximum methane yield of food waste (180 mL CH4/g VS) could be achieve with an initial pH of 8.1 (Forster-Carneiro et al. 2008).
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Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
This could be achieved in two ways.
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I believe this could be achieved.
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These actions could be achieved by Congress.
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With political will, that could be achieved.
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This could be achieved in several ways.
Science & Research
Specificity could be achieved by differential interactions with protein cofactors.
Academia
GAZETTE: Did you go in confident this could be achieved?
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct passive form, "could be achieved," when discussing potential accomplishments or results. This ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "could be achieve". The correct passive form requires the past participle "achieved". Remember that "could be" is followed by a past participle to indicate a possible action or state.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "could be achieve" is intended to express a potential outcome or possibility. However, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "could be achieved", which functions as an auxiliary verb phrase expressing possibility in the passive voice. Ludwig AI indicates that "could be achieve" is incorrect.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "could be achieve" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "could be achieved", which uses the past participle of the verb "achieve". Ludwig AI confirms this error. This corrected phrase expresses a potential outcome or possibility. While "could be achieve" is not usable, understanding its intended meaning allows us to explore correct alternatives such as "could be attained" or "could be accomplished". Remember to use the correct passive form to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in your writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
could be attained
Replaces "achieve" with "attained," offering a more formal and grammatically correct alternative.
could be accomplished
Substitutes "achieve" with "accomplished," providing a grammatically sound and commonly used alternative.
could be realized
Uses "realized" instead of "achieve," focusing on the potential for something to become a reality.
might be achieved
Uses "might" instead of "could," indicating a slightly lower probability of the outcome.
may be achieved
Similar to "might be achieved," conveying possibility rather than certainty.
could be obtained
Replaces "achieve" with "obtained," suggesting the possibility of acquiring or gaining something.
could be gained
Similar to "could be obtained," but emphasizes the act of gaining or benefiting from something.
can be achieved
Emphasizes the ability to achieve something, suggesting a higher degree of certainty than "could."
is potentially achievable
Rephrases the idea to highlight the potential for something to be achieved.
is possibly attainable
Combines "possibly" and "attainable" to express the potential and feasibility of reaching a goal.
FAQs
What is the correct form, "could be achieve" or "could be achieved"?
The correct form is "could be achieved". "Could be achieve" is grammatically incorrect.
How can I use "could be achieved" in a sentence?
You can say, "The project "could be achieved" with more resources".
What are some alternatives to "could be achieved"?
Alternatives include "could be attained", "could be accomplished", or "could be realized".
Is "could be achieve" ever correct?
No, "could be achieve" is never grammatically correct in standard English. The past participle "achieved" must be used after "could be".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested