might

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun might contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of might are energy, force, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When is energy a more appropriate choice than might?

While in some cases nearly identical to might, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

Where would force be a reasonable alternative to might?

The synonyms force and might are sometimes interchangeable, but force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

When would power be a good substitute for might?

The words power and might are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

When could strength be used to replace might?

The meanings of strength and might largely overlap; however, strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of might Clarkson, 43, gave the song a soft cover of the karaoke classic that usually has fans (and Jason Kelce) belting out the chorus with all their might. Marina Watts, People.com, 30 May 2025 For Armstrong, capturing the humanity of these men paints a more unsettling portrait than pure billionaire-trolling might. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025 The Weeknd’s promotional might around the feature has helped the music, and as Hurry Up Tomorrow rises on the charts in the United States, several of his other collections are benefiting as well. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Titles were a foregone conclusion with two of the league’s three or four best players and the financial might to ignore the luxury tax. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for might
Recent Examples of Synonyms for might
Noun
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
  • Why Tacit Knowledge Often Isn't Shared Despite its power, tacit knowledge rarely flows freely.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 June 2025
  • For me, one of his strengths his draft year was his ability to forecheck.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025
  • Any final decision to close the waterway rests with the country's national security council, and its possibility has raised the specter of higher energy prices and aggravated geopolitical tensions, with Washington calling upon Beijing to prevent the strait's closure.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • That threat would initially come from Iran’s ability to share nuclear weapons with the remnants of its proxies and later from ballistic missiles as the country’s capabilities progressed.
    Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
  • According to multiple reports, Iran’s nuclear program has advanced dangerously close to weapons-grade capability, rapidly narrowing the window to prevent a nuclear-armed regime from becoming a reality.
    Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Improving your physical stamina mainly involves cardiovascular training to increase your aerobic capacity, which is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
  • License methods that scale beyond your personal capacity.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • As muscular as Lewis-Parry already is, special makeup effects supervisor John Nolan added even more muscles on top of his massive frame, especially to his back.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025
  • Your core includes the muscles that surround your spine, from your abdominals to your lower back.
    Katie Camero, SELF, 20 June 2025

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“Might.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/might. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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