What does “might” mean?
- 1
modal verbused to say that something is possible, often less likely than with “may”
We might go to the beach if it’s sunny.
- 2
modal verbused to make a polite suggestion
You might want to check the address again.
- 3
noungreat strength or power
She pushed the door with all her might.
Might at a glance
- Part of speech
- modal verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /maɪt/ · MITE
How to use “might” correctly
Use the base verb after “might”: “It might be true.” For the past, use “might have” + past participle: “He might have left.”
Common phrases with “might”
- might as well
- might have done sth
- with all your might
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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