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MIGHT

(noun, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Might.

How to pronounce might:

US

Might - as a noun

Physical strength

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mightiness16power10

Might - as an adjective

Mighty; powerful.

Possible.

Might - as a verb

To be strong; to have power (over).

(auxiliary) to be able; can.

To be able to go.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) to have permission to, be allowed. used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.

Example: "You may smoke outside;  may i sit there?"

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) expressing a present possibility; possibly.

Example: "He may be lying;  schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box"

(subjunctive present, defective) expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

Example: "May you win;  may the weather be sunny"

Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

(auxiliary) used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

Example: "I might go to the party, but i haven't decided yet."

Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.

Example: "Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm."

(auxiliary) even though.

Example: "I might be in a wheelchair, but i still want to be treated as a lady."

(auxiliary) used in polite requests for permission

Example: "Might i take the last biscuit?"

Example Sentences

"I might go to the party tonight."
"He said he might call me later."
"She might be running late for the meeting."
"If I finish my work early, I might leave early."
"They might need help with their project."
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Word Game Points

Is MIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, might is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, might is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, might is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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