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   Might

   /mīt/

   

   modal

   • 1. past of may
   • ▪ used in reported speech, to express possibility or permission: "he said he might be late"
   • ▪ expressing a possibility based on an unfulfilled condition: "we might have won if we'd played better"
   • ▪ expressing annoyance about something that someone has not done: "you might have told me!"
   • ▪ expressing purpose: "he avoided social engagements so that he might work"
   • 2. used tentatively to ask permission or to express a polite request: "might I just ask one question?"
   • ▪ asking for information, especially condescendingly: "and who might you be?"
   • 3. used to express possibility or make a suggestion: "this might be true"

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   What does might mean in English?

   • language note: Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. Please look at meaning [sense 11] to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword. You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain.

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   What is might modal verb?

   • to do something because it seems best in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it If no one else wants it, we might as well give it to him. Definition of might modal verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When do you use might?

   • You use might when you are saying emphatically that someone ought to do the thing mentioned, especially when you are annoyed because they have not done it. You might have told me that before! You use might to make a suggestion or to give advice in a very polite way. They might be wise to stop advertising on television.

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   How do you use might in a sentence?

   • Might is used in conditional sentences to show the possibility of a situation. Examples: If you spoke English fluently, they might give you this job. If my parents don’t come back home today, I might join you tonight. If I did have an exam tomorrow, I might play with you.

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   MIGHT meaning: 1. used to talk about what will possibly happen: 2. used to talk about what is possibly true: 3…. Learn more.

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   May 14, 2024 · 1. modal verb. You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. [vagueness] There's a report today that smoking might be banned in most buildings. I might well regret it later. 2. modal verb.

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   UK /mʌɪt/ modal verb Word forms: (third singular present) might 1. past of may used in reported speech, to express possibility or permission he said he might be late expressing a possibility based on an unfulfilled condition we might have won if we'd played better expressing annoyance about something that someone has not done you might hav...

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   power or ability to do or accomplish; capacity: the might of the ballot box. Idioms with might and main, with all the vigor, force, or energy at one's command: They pulled with might and main. bef. 900; Middle English myghte, Old English miht, meaht; cognate with German macht, Gothic mahts; akin to may1.

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   Definition of might in Essential American English Dictionary. might. verb. us. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / mɑɪt/ A2. used to talk about what will possibly happen: I might come. It might be finished by Thursday. B1. used to talk about what is possibly true: I think Isabel might be pregnant.