might
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/maɪt/
🇬🇧
/maɪt/
verb
A2
used to show something is possible
It might rain later today.
R
past form of 'may' in reported speech
She said she might visit tomorrow.
R
used to make a polite suggestion
You might want to check the weather first.
R
used to ask permission politely
Might I borrow your pen?
R
used to ask for information
Who might that be at the door?
R
used to show annoyance
You might at least say thank you!
R
used to show lack of surprise
As you might expect, the concert was amazing.
R
used to emphasize a point
You might well ask why it's so expensive!
noun
R
great strength or power
He lifted the box with all his might.
translation
used to show something is possible; past form of 'may' in reported speech; used to make a polite suggestion; used to ask permission politely; used to ask for information; used to show annoyance; used to show lack of surprise; used to emphasize a point
great strength or power
Word Forms
Plural
mights