might
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1might
verbal auxiliary \ˈmīt\ —used in auxiliary function to express permission, liberty, probability, possibility in the past <the president might do nothing without the board's consent> or a present condition contrary to fact <if you were older you might understand> or less probability or possibility than may <might get there before it rains> or as a polite alternative to may <might I ask who is calling> or to ought or should <you might at least apologize>
Origin of MIGHT
Middle English, from Old English meahte, mihte; akin to Old High German mahta, mohta could
First Known Use: before 12th century
2might
nounDefinition of MIGHT
1
a : the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group) b (1) : bodily strength (2) : the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capable <striving with might and main>
2
dialect : a great deal
See Examples of MIGHT
- an impressive display of military might
- the legal might of the government
Origin of MIGHT
Middle English, from Old English miht; akin to Old High German maht might, magan to be able — more at may
First Known Use: before 12th century
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