might
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/maɪt/
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/maɪt/
used to show something is possible
It might rain later today.
오늘 늦게 비가 올지도 몰라요.
past form of 'may' in reported speech
She said she might visit tomorrow.
그녀는 내일 방문할지도 모른다고 말했어요.
used to make a polite suggestion
You might want to check the weather first.
먼저 날씨를 확인하는 게 좋을 것 같아요.
used to ask permission politely
Might I borrow your pen?
펜을 빌려도 될까요?
used to ask for information
Who might that be at the door?
문 앞에 있는 사람은 누구일까요?
used to show annoyance
You might at least say thank you!
적어도 감사하다는 말은 해야지!
used to show lack of surprise
As you might expect, the concert was amazing.
예상하셨겠지만, 콘서트는 정말 멋졌어요.
used to emphasize a point
You might well ask why it's so expensive!
왜 그렇게 비싼지 물어보는 게 당연해요!
great strength or power
He lifted the box with all his might.
그는 온 힘을 다해 상자를 들어 올렸어요.