might
/maษชt/IPA: /M AY1 T/
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Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
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Physical strength or force.
โHe pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.โ
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The ability to do something.
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Mighty; powerful.
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Possible.
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To be strong; to have power (over).
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(auxiliary) To be able; can.
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To be able to go.
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(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
โmay you win;โ may the weather be sunnyโ
syn:might - 7
Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
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(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
โI might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.โ
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Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
โHey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm.โ
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(auxiliary) Even though.
โI might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.โ
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(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission
โMight I take the last biscuit?โ
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