might

1 of 2

auxiliary verb

ˈmīt

past tense of may

—used to express permission, liberty, probability, or possibility in the past

The president might do nothing without the board's consent.

—used to say that something is possible

We might get there before it rains.I might go, but then again, I might not.

—used to express a present condition contrary to fact

If you were older you might understand.

—used as a polite alternative to may

Might I ask who is calling?

—used as a polite alternative to ought or should

You might at least apologize.I might have known she'd be late.

might

2 of 2

noun

: the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group)

b(1)

: bodily strength

(2)

: the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capable

ran with all her might

striving with might and main

dialect : a great deal

Example Sentences

Noun an impressive display of military might the legal might of the government

Recent Examples on the Web

Auxiliary verb

In the 1970s and 1980s, researchers set out to find signals that might precede earthquakes, looking at a hodgepodge of cues like animal behavior, radon emissions and electromagnetic signals. —

Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023 Early corporate behavior and statements from executives suggest that companies might be accepting the 1% tax as a cost of doing business, not changing their buyback practices. —

Richard Rubin, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2023 Urban living or access to green space rather than air pollution might be driving changes in mental health, Hayes said. —

Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2023 The last few days might have helped the recruiting pitch, too. —

Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2023 Larry Bird had a rivalry that brought them both multiple championships and might have saved the NBA in the 1980′s. —

Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2023 Several theories from neuroscience and psychology can point to why some people might be particularly primed to enjoy gambling. —

Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023 The state’s forfeiture law allows police to seize money, property, and other assets that might be linked to a crime. —

Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Yeoh’s co-star, Ke Huy Quan, is the overwhelming favorite to win the supporting actor Oscar, and some might think that’s sufficient reward for the film. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023

Noun

For financial reasons the idea of a breakaway competition probably would find the most support in Spain, Italy and France, where teams are having trouble matching the monetary might of English Premier League clubs. —

Staff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 That progress will be needed if the U.S. military hopes to match the might of other hypersonic missile programs currently in development around the world. —

Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2023 Fans of other European leagues bemoan the financial might of the Premier League, yet no league in the history of the game had more of a head start to modernise than Serie A. —

Emmet Gates, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren return as mercenaries, who are this time tasked with taking down an arms dealer who commands the might of a massive private army. —

Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2022 Using the might of benzoyl peroxide, this product literally zaps the life out of acne. —

Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 The pair of proclamations mark rare moments of restraint by U.K. officials, who have moved aggressively in recent years to curtail the growing might of American tech giants. —

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2022 If anything, antitrust action could reduce efforts to combat the might of these entrants. —

Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022 Here’s why: Because those others have the might of right on their side. —

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Nov. 2022 See More

might

noun

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task currently the President lacks the political might to push the programs through the Congress

Synonyms & Similar Words

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power
strength
capability
energy
capacity
force
muscle
potency
vigor
firepower
horsepower
competence
aptitude
sinew
potence
puissance
competency
usefulness
effectiveness
adequacy
effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inability
weakness
impotence
incapacity
disability
powerlessness
impotency
incapability
incompetence
inaptitude
incompetency
ineffectiveness
uselessness
incapableness
inefficacy
paralysis
helplessness
ineffectuality
ineffectualness
inefficaciousness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of might are energy, force, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

While in some cases nearly identical to might, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

The synonyms force and might are sometimes interchangeable, but force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

The words power and might are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

The meanings of strength and might largely overlap; however, strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

单词	might
释义	might 1 of 2 auxiliary verb ˈmīt past tense of may 1 —used to express permission, liberty, probability, or possibility in the past The president might do nothing without the board's consent. 2 —used to say that something is possible We might get there before it rains.I might go, but then again, I might not. 3 —used to express a present condition contrary to fact If you were older you might understand. 4 a —used as a polite alternative to may Might I ask who is calling? b —used as a polite alternative to ought or should You might at least apologize.I might have known she'd be late. might 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group) b(1) : bodily strength (2) : the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capable ran with all her might striving with might and main 2 dialect : a great deal Synonyms Noun energy firepower force horsepower muscle potence potency power puissance sinew strength vigor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an impressive display of military might the legal might of the government Recent Examples on the Web Auxiliary verb In the 1970s and 1980s, researchers set out to find signals that might precede earthquakes, looking at a hodgepodge of cues like animal behavior, radon emissions and electromagnetic signals. —Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023 Early corporate behavior and statements from executives suggest that companies might be accepting the 1% tax as a cost of doing business, not changing their buyback practices. —Richard Rubin, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2023 Urban living or access to green space rather than air pollution might be driving changes in mental health, Hayes said. —Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2023 The last few days might have helped the recruiting pitch, too. —Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2023 Larry Bird had a rivalry that brought them both multiple championships and might have saved the NBA in the 1980′s. —Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2023 Several theories from neuroscience and psychology can point to why some people might be particularly primed to enjoy gambling. —Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023 The state’s forfeiture law allows police to seize money, property, and other assets that might be linked to a crime. —Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Yeoh’s co-star, Ke Huy Quan, is the overwhelming favorite to win the supporting actor Oscar, and some might think that’s sufficient reward for the film. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Noun For financial reasons the idea of a breakaway competition probably would find the most support in Spain, Italy and France, where teams are having trouble matching the monetary might of English Premier League clubs. —Staff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 That progress will be needed if the U.S. military hopes to match the might of other hypersonic missile programs currently in development around the world. —Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2023 Fans of other European leagues bemoan the financial might of the Premier League, yet no league in the history of the game had more of a head start to modernise than Serie A. —Emmet Gates, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren return as mercenaries, who are this time tasked with taking down an arms dealer who commands the might of a massive private army. —Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2022 Using the might of benzoyl peroxide, this product literally zaps the life out of acne. —Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 The pair of proclamations mark rare moments of restraint by U.K. officials, who have moved aggressively in recent years to curtail the growing might of American tech giants. —Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2022 If anything, antitrust action could reduce efforts to combat the might of these entrants. —Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022 Here’s why: Because those others have the might of right on their side. —Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Nov. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Auxiliary verb Middle English, from Old English meahte, mihte; akin to Old High German mahta, mohta could Noun Middle English, from Old English miht; akin to Old High German maht might, magan to be able — more at may entry 1 First Known Use Auxiliary Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing might might/may as well might/should have known if I may/might say so might makes/is right with all one's might try as one might you might say pigs might fly with might and main might/may as well might/should have known if I may/might say so might makes/is right with all one's might try as one might you might say pigs might fly with might and main See More Kids Definition might 1 of 2 (ˈ)mīt past of may —used as a helping verb to express permission asked if I might leave , possibility we might go, if askedthought you might try , or a present condition that does not in fact exist if you were older, you might understand might 2 of 2 noun ˈmīt : power to do something : force with all my might might noun as in power the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task currently the President lacks the political might to push the programs through the Congress Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance power strength capability energy capacity force muscle potency vigor firepower horsepower competence aptitude sinew potence puissance competency usefulness effectiveness adequacy effectualness Antonyms & Near Antonyms inability weakness impotence incapacity disability powerlessness impotency incapability incompetence inaptitude incompetency ineffectiveness uselessness incapableness inefficacy paralysis helplessness ineffectuality ineffectualness inefficaciousness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of might are energy, force, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," might implies great or overwhelming power or strength. the belief that might makes right While in some cases nearly identical to might, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work. a worker with boundless energy The synonyms force and might are sometimes interchangeable, but force implies the actual effective exercise of power. used enough force to push the door open The words power and might are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon. the awesome power of flowing water The meanings of strength and might largely overlap; however, strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack. use weight training to build your strength Phrases Containing might with might and main with might and main
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might

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