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AnonymousCan I say, 'Ttry to do what would be more (also most) effective to stop bleeding.'

Yes.

But what does 'would' mean in the sentence? Is it a conditional would?

AnonymousIs it a conditional would?

No, it is the "future" meaning of would. Notice that "will" fits, too, but "would" has less certainty and forcefulness.

I didn't understand Mam. Could you show me some examples with the same meaning of would as in the sentence? Please

It would be great if you could go to the movies with me.
We would like to propose a new bridge over the river.
The people who have diabetes would benefit from a diet lower in sugar.
An effective email campaign would help increase your sales.
The workers believed that the new machine would replace them and they would lose their jobs.
The

Anonymouswhat would be most effective ...what does "would" mean here?

what would be most effective ~ whatever gives the best results as you see it

CJ

I asked you the meaning of the same would as in the sentence But you showed me every usage of would. I am still confused about with what meaning would is used in the first sentence.

Anonymouswith what meaning would is used

"would" does not have a meaning. It is a function word.

You can't learn how to use "would" unless you examine many different examples of how it is used in sentences.

Generally, "would" is a sign that the speaker is thinking in terms of an imagined situation, and not actually affirming that the situati

Anonymousa injured leg a

... an injured leg ...

I understand 'would' is used for imagined situation as Califjim said. But here there is no imagination. He really has an injured leg. So how is would correct in the sentence? Please help. I am getting more confused.