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might

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auxiliary verb

ˈmīt How to pronounce might (audio)

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

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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

Synonyms

Noun

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

Phrases Containing might

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