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Might: meaning, definitions and examples

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might

 

[ maษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

possibility

expressing possibility or permission.

Synonyms

could, may, possibly

Examples of usage

  • she might come later
  • you might want to reconsider
Context #2 | Noun

strength

great strength or force.

Synonyms

force, power, strength

Examples of usage

  • the might of the ocean waves
  • the might of a powerful army

Translations

Translations of the word "might" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poderia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฏเคฆ (shayad)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถnnte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mungkin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะถะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mรณgล‚by

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚‚ใ—ใ‚Œใชใ„ (kamoshirenai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourrait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olabilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•  ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋‹ค (hal su itda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mohl by

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mohol by

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ่ƒฝ (kฤ›nรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bi lahko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะผะบั–ะฝ (mรผmkin)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒซแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (sheidzleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ola bilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podrรญa

Etymology

The word 'might' has Old English origins, coming from the verb 'mag' which means 'to be able'. Over time, it evolved to represent various meanings such as expressing possibility or strength. The usage of 'might' has been consistent in English literature and language, showcasing its versatility and importance.

See also: Almighty, mightier.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #115, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.