might

verb
UK: /maɪt/
US: /maɪt/

  1. Past tense of may; used to indicate possibility or a polite request.

    1. It might rain later, so take an umbrella with you today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She thought she might go to the party, but wasn't completely sure about it. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express a suggestion or a piece of advice.

    1. You might want to start early if you want to catch the train. [ ] [ ]
    2. He suggested that we might consider a different approach for the project. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express a degree of uncertainty or hesitation about something.

    1. I might have left my keys at home, I'm not sure; I will check it now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the positive reviews, the movie might not appeal to everyone's tastes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

power strength force ability maybe perhaps
might noun

  1. Great power or strength.

    1. The king ruled with all his might over his vast domain. [ ] [ ]
    2. They fought with all their might to protect their homeland from invaders. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "might" in English means: Past tense of may; used to indicate possibility or a polite request., Used to express a suggestion or a piece of advice., Used to express a degree of uncertainty or hesitation about something..

The phonetic transcription of "might" is /maɪt/ in British English and /maɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "might": power, strength, force, ability, maybe, perhaps.

Example usage of "might": "It might rain later, so take an umbrella with you today.". More examples on the page.