Sekirov Dictionary

might

UK /maɪt/US [mɐɪt]

verb 6
noun 3
adjective 2
forms 3
phrases 1

verb6

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possible but not very likely to happen, be done or be true, with a smaller chance than "may"
- Well, I might go to a party, but I haven't decided yet.
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Used in polite requests for permission.
- "Might I take the last biscuit? I wonder if I might have a little more coffee too." "Yes you may, help yourself.".
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simple past of may
- He asked me if he might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.
- I thought that I might go the next day.
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Used concessively to admit something before making a more accurate or important statement; although
- I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.
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Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
- You might have warned me about the thunderstorm.
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(UK) Used to express certainty.
- Yeah, I think we might need something a bit sturdier.

noun3

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Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
- […]strengthed with all myght, thꝛough his gloꝛious power, unto all pacience and long sufferyng with ioifulnesse[…] — 1549
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Physical strength or force.
- He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.
The ability to do something.

adjective2

(no longer used) Mighty; powerful.
(no longer used) Possible.

forms

mights · mighter · mightest

Phrases with might

might as well
Used to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or would not make a difference.

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