might

verb

[modal verb]

used to say that something is possible

We might [=may] go if they ask us, but then again we might not.

It might [=could] be true.

Might it not be true?

The test might include some questions about geography.

There might be some difficulties ahead.

She might get hundreds of responses to her survey.

What you see might (well/very well) surprise you.

I thought you might like this.

She might have been the greatest actress of her generation. [=it's possible that she was the greatest actress of her generation]

They might still succeed.

I think he might be trying to cheat us.

Have they failed? They might have. = (Brit) They might have done.

If we hurry, we might get there before it rains.

The movie might be better than you expect.

Some people might have given up at that point, but not her.

She's not as upset with them as might be expected.

As you might or might not have heard, we've won!

He might win and so might she.

used to say that one thing is true but something else is also true

He might [=may] be slow, but he does very good work. = Slow though he might be, he (still) does very good work. [=although he's slow, he does very good work]

It might be cold outside, but it's still a nice day.

She might have been a great actress, but she was a terrible parent.

used to talk about a possible condition that does not or did not actually exist

If you were older, you might understand.

If she had been given a chance, she might have been a great actress.

formal - used as the past tense of may

He asked if he might [=could] leave. [=he asked, May I leave?]

He gave his life so that others might [=could] live.

a - used in speech to ask a question or make a request in a polite way

Might [=may] I ask who is calling? [=who is calling?]

Do you think I might possibly borrow your pen? Of course you may!

b - used to make a polite suggestion

You might [=may] want to consider leaving early.

It might be wise to proceed cautiously.

c - used to politely say something about someone or something

Might I just say how pleased I am to be here.

This has been, if I might say so, one of the happiest days of my life.

He is her husband and, I might add, one of her biggest fans.

used to say that you are annoyed by something that was or was not done

You might [=could] at least apologize!

If you weren't coming, you might (at least) have told me in advance!

used to indicate what is or was expected

You might [=would] think that he would be more grateful after all I've done for him.

I might [=should] have known you wouldn't keep your promise!

used in speech when asking a question about someone or something that surprises or annoys you

I have a request to make. And what might that be? [=what is your request?]

And who might you be? [=who are you?]

noun

[noncount] :power to do something :force or strength

an impressive display of military might

the legal might of the government

He swung the bat with all his might. [=he swung the bat as hard as he could]

might makes right

or might is right - used to say that people who have power are able to do what they want because no one can stop them;

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