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IELTS BNC: 138 COCA: 175

might

1 might /ˈmaɪt/ verb
1 might
/ˈmaɪt/
verb
Learner's definition of MIGHT
[modal verb]
used to say that something is possible可能,也许(表示某情况是可能的)
used to say that one thing is true but something else is also true也许,可能(表示某情况属实,另一情况也属实)
used to talk about a possible condition that does not or did not actually exist或许,也许(表示现在或过去可能的情况,但实际上并不存在)
formalused as the past tense of may用作may的过去式
used in speech to ask a question or make a request in a polite way可以(用于口语,表示礼貌地询问或提出请求)
used to make a polite suggestion可能,也许(用于提出礼貌的建议)
used to politely say something about someone or something用于礼貌地谈论某人或某事物
used to say that you are annoyed by something that was or was not done应该(表示对已做或未做的某事感到气恼)
used to indicate what is or was expected表示不出意料
used in speech when asking a question about someone or something that surprises or annoys you究竟,到底(用于口语,询问有关使人惊讶或生气的某人或某事物)
2 might /ˈmaɪt/ noun
2 might
/ˈmaɪt/
noun
Learner's definition of MIGHT
[noncount]
: power to do something : force or strength力量

might makes right

or might is right
used to say that people who have power are able to do what they want because no one can stop them强权即公理
IELTS BNC: 138 COCA: 175

might

1 of 2

auxiliary verb

past tense of may

1
used to express permission, liberty, probability, or possibility in the past
The president might do nothing without the board's consent.
2
used to say that something is possible
We might get there before it rains.I might go, but then again, I might not.
3
used to express a present condition contrary to fact
If you were older you might understand.
4
a
used as a polite alternative to may
Might I ask who is calling?
b
used as a polite alternative to ought or should
You might at least apologize.I might have known she'd be late.

might

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group)
b(1)
: bodily strength
(2)
: the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capable
ran with all her might
striving with might and main
2
dialect : a great deal
Choose the Right Synonym for might

power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort.

power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

Example Sentences

Noun an impressive display of military might the legal might of the government
Recent Examples on the Web
Auxiliary verb
The downside is that younger people might be especially vulnerable to gambling ills including addictions and money-management problems, Wyld wrote. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2022 But these signals scatter in different directions and might not be detectable from afar. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 If the left-wing bloc does poorly, Andersson might not be able to form a government with a majority in parliament. Vanessa Gera, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 And the parents of those kids might not be so eager to pay expensive prices to see a Judge-less Yankee team, especially one that falls short again this October. Pete Caldera, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 While young people early on in their careers may look towards quiet quitting and disengaging as a means to a more fulfilling life, millennials and older generations who have worked for years might be more inclined to subscribe to FatFIRING. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022 So, Jillian might be back at Kenwood next year for the second edition of the Queen City Championship. Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 For healthy people not at high risk of severe disease, there might be reasons to wait longer, doctors say, but the determination depends on your risk tolerance. Alex Janin, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Look Before You Leap is an opportunity for people who might be interested in membership to learn more about FUPC. Becca Martin-brown, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022
Noun
The combined might of the propellers can push the Axe to a cruising speed of 100 mph. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022 That is made possible from the collective might of donations. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 What’s clear is that the might of French Gates’ philanthropic muscle extends far beyond the walls of the world’s largest private foundation. Moira Forbes, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 This is meant to protect smaller states, such as the Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, with the assurance that if they are invaded, the full might of the alliance is behind them. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2022 While smaller groups of African American nurses served in Africa, Australia, and England, none matched the size or might of the 6888th, according to a unit history compiled by the Pentagon. Jay Reeves, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2022 While smaller groups of African American nurses served in Africa, Australia and England, none matched the size or might of the 6888th, according to a unit history compiled by the Pentagon. Jay Reeves, ajc, 26 July 2022 The election, which saw more than 84% of ballots cast by mail, revealed the expanding political might of L.A.’s left, which succeeded in unseating a councilman and securing big gains for several other candidates. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022 So why complete a trans-Atlantic flight, only to compete with the might of the U.S. of A? Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Auxiliary verb

Middle English, from Old English meahte, mihte; akin to Old High German mahta, mohta could

Noun

Middle English, from Old English miht; akin to Old High German maht might, magan to be able — more at may entry 1

First Known Use

Auxiliary Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of might was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 138 COCA: 175

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