"would have liked to" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: Ultimately from re-analysis of like (to) (an adjective meaning "likely") as a verb. See like to. Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} would have liked to (not comparable)
  1. (Southern US) nearly; almost Tags: Southern-US, not-comparable Synonyms: like to
    Sense id: en-would_have_liked_to-en-adv-BNS6qZb9 Categories (other): Southern US English

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          "text": "I’d have liked to died laughing!"
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        "(Southern US) nearly; almost"
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