might

Definitions


[mʌɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:

- used tentatively to ask permission or to express a polite request
(e.g: might I just ask one question?)

- used to express possibility or make a suggestion
(e.g: this might be true)


Phrases:
- one might as well
- one might have known

Origin:


[mʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- great and impressive power or strength, especially of a nation, large organization, or natural force
(e.g: a convincing display of military might)


Phrases:
- might is right
- with all one's might
- with might and main

Origin:
Old English miht, mieht, of Germanic origin; related to may




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