might

modal verb

UK /maɪt/

Might is usually followed by an infinitive without ‘to’: I might change my mind. Sometimes might is used without a following infinitive: I don’t think we’ll need any more help, but we might.

Might does not change its form, so the third person singular form does not end in ‘-s’: She might be late.

Questions and negatives are formed without ‘do’: Might I make a suggestion?Your plan might not work. The negative short form mightn’t can also be used.

Might has no participles and no infinitive form.

There is no past tense but might have, followed by a past participle, is used for talking about past possibilities: The explosion might have been caused by a gas leak.

When indirect speech is introduced by a verb in the past tense, might can be used as the past tense of may: She said that she might go and stay with her mother.

There is no future tense, but might is used for talking about future possibilities: It might rain tomorrow.

1
used for saying that there is a possibility that something is true, or that something will happen, especially when it is not very likely
You never know what might happen in the future.
I was afraid that someone might recognize me.
Did you say anything that might have upset her?
might just (=used when something is difficult or unlikely but possible):
We might just get there in time if we hurry.
Synonyms and related words
Not likely to happen
unlikely
doubtful
remote
See alsomay
2
used for asking for or giving permission
1. 2a
  spokenused for very politely asking permission to do something
  Might I ask the president a question?
  I wonder if I might use your telephone.
  John asked if he might accompany me, and I agreed.
  Synonyms and related words
  Modal verbs
  can
  cannot
  could
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of asking questions and making requests
  after you
  any chance of...?
  any luck?
2. 2b
  formalif someone said in the past that you might do something, they gave you permission to do it
  Mr Binks had said that we might borrow his pickup truck.
  Synonyms and related words
  Modal verbs
  can
  cannot
  could
3
spokenused for making a suggestion
You might like to see what we’ve done to the garden.
I thought we might have a walk round the town.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of making a suggestion
perhaps
maybe
may
4
spokenused for showing that you are annoyed with someone because they have not done something that they should do
He might have warned me he was going to be late.
In future you might try to be a little more polite.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing when you are annoyed or angry
hell
blast
for heaven’s sake/sakes
5
spokenused for saying that someone did something in order to achieve a particular purpose
I refused an invitation so that I might spend Sunday with you.
Synonyms and related words
Modal verbs
can
cannot
could
6
used for talking about the way in which someone remembers or thinks of a situation
I remember that day so clearly, it might have been yesterday.
Synonyms and related words
Modal verbs
can
cannot
could

phrases

as you might expect/imagine

I might have known/guessed

I might say/add

might...but

might have done something

might (just) as well

might not/might never have done something

might (very) well/easily

might well ask/wonder

what/who/where etc might...?

might

modal verb

US /maɪt/

Might is usually followed by an infinitive without “to”: I might change my mind. Sometimes might is used without a following infinitive: I don’t think we’ll need any more help, but we might.

Might does not change its form, so the third person singular form does not end in “-s”: She might be late.

Questions and negatives are formed without “do”: Might I make a suggestion?Your plan might not work. The negative short form mightn’t can also be used, but only in very informal English.

Might has no participles and no infinitive form.

There is no past tense but might have, followed by a past participle, is used for talking about past possibilities: The explosion might have been caused by a gas leak.

When indirect speech is introduced by a verb in the past tense, might can be used as the past tense of may: She said that she might go and stay with her mother.

There is no future tense, but might is used for talking about future possibilities: It might rain tomorrow.

1
used for saying that there is a possibility that something is true, or that something will happen, especially when it is not very likely
You never know what might happen in the future.
I was afraid that someone might recognize me.
Did you say anything that might have upset her?
might just (=used when something is difficult or unlikely but possible):
We might just get there in time if we hurry.
Synonyms and related words
Not likely to happen
unlikely
doubtful
remote
See alsomay
2
used for asking for or giving permission
1. 2a
  spokenused for very politely asking permission to do something
  Might I ask the President a question?
  I wonder if I might use your telephone.
  John asked if he might accompany me, and I agreed.
  Synonyms and related words
  Modal verbs
  can
  cannot
  could
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of asking questions and making requests
  any chance of...?
  any luck?
  any requests?
2. 2b
  formalif someone said in the past that you might do something, they gave you permission to do it
  Mr. Binks had said that we might borrow his pickup truck.
  Synonyms and related words
  Modal verbs
  can
  cannot
  could
3
spokenused for making a suggestion
I thought we might take a walk around the neighborhood.
You might like to see what we’ve done to the backyard.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of making a suggestion
perhaps
maybe
may
4
spokenused for showing that you are annoyed with someone because they have not done something that they should do
He might have warned me he was going to be late.
In future you might try to be a little more polite.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing when you are annoyed or angry
hell
for heaven’s sake/sakes
for pity’s sake
5
spokenused for saying that someone did something in order to achieve a particular purpose
I refused a party invitation so that I might spend Sunday with you.
Synonyms and related words
Modal verbs
can
cannot
could
6
used for talking about the way in which someone remembers or thinks of a situation
I remember that day so clearly, it might have been yesterday.
Synonyms and related words
Modal verbs
can
cannot
could

phrases

as you might expect/imagine

I might have known/guessed

I might add

might...but

might have done something

might (just) as well

might not/might never have done something

might (very) well/easily

might well ask/wonder

what/who/where etc. might...?

might

noun uncountable

UK /maɪt/

1
great power or strength, especially a country’s military or economic power
the full might of the Roman army
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
leadership
power
authority
Synonyms and related words
Physical strength
strength
force
energy
2
might is right
used to say that powerful people can do whatever they wish unchallenged even though what they do is not always right or legal
Democracies shrink from the idea that might is right.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017

phrases

with all your might

might

noun uncountable

US /maɪt/

1
great power or strength, especially a country’s military or economic power
the full might of the Roman army
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
oligopoly
superpower
heft
Synonyms and related words
Physical strength
strength
force
energy
2
might is right
used to say that powerful people can do whatever they wish unchallenged even though what they do is not always right or legal
Democracies shrink from the idea that might is right.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017

phrases

with all your might

单词	might
释义	might modal verb UK /maɪt/ Other entries for this word might noun might...but phrase pigs might fly phrase might-have-been noun I might say/add phrase with all your might phrase you may/might well ask phrase might (just) as well phrase might (very) well/easily phrase might well ask/wonder phrase try as someone might phrase might have done something phrase as you might expect/imagine phrase I might have known/guessed phrase what/who/where etc might...? phrase might not/might never have done something phrase could/might just as well do something phrase might/may/could just do something phrase may/might (just) as well do something phrase it/someone would/might be wise to do something phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS6 Might is usually followed by an infinitive without ‘to’: I might change my mind. Sometimes might is used without a following infinitive: I don’t think we’ll need any more help, but we might. Might does not change its form, so the third person singular form does not end in ‘-s’: She might be late. Questions and negatives are formed without ‘do’: Might I make a suggestion?Your plan might not work. The negative short form mightn’t can also be used. Might has no participles and no infinitive form. There is no past tense but might have, followed by a past participle, is used for talking about past possibilities: The explosion might have been caused by a gas leak. When indirect speech is introduced by a verb in the past tense, might can be used as the past tense of may: She said that she might go and stay with her mother. There is no future tense, but might is used for talking about future possibilities: It might rain tomorrow. 1 used for saying that there is a possibility that something is true, or that something will happen, especially when it is not very likely You never know what might happen in the future. I was afraid that someone might recognize me. Did you say anything that might have upset her? might just (=used when something is difficult or unlikely but possible): We might just get there in time if we hurry. Synonyms and related words Not likely to happen unlikely doubtful remote See alsomay 2 used for asking for or giving permission 2a spokenused for very politely asking permission to do something Might I ask the president a question? I wonder if I might use your telephone. John asked if he might accompany me, and I agreed. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could Synonyms and related words Ways of asking questions and making requests after you any chance of...? any luck? 2b formalif someone said in the past that you might do something, they gave you permission to do it Mr Binks had said that we might borrow his pickup truck. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could 3 spokenused for making a suggestion You might like to see what we’ve done to the garden. I thought we might have a walk round the town. Synonyms and related words Ways of making a suggestion perhaps maybe may 4 spokenused for showing that you are annoyed with someone because they have not done something that they should do He might have warned me he was going to be late. In future you might try to be a little more polite. Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing when you are annoyed or angry hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes 5 spokenused for saying that someone did something in order to achieve a particular purpose I refused an invitation so that I might spend Sunday with you. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could 6 used for talking about the way in which someone remembers or thinks of a situation I remember that day so clearly, it might have been yesterday. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could phrases as you might expect/imagine I might have known/guessed I might say/add might...but might have done something might (just) as well might not/might never have done something might (very) well/easily might well ask/wonder what/who/where etc might...? might modal verb US /maɪt/ Other entries for this word might noun might...but phrase I might add phrase might-have-been noun may/might I ask phrase with all your might phrase you may/might well ask phrase might (just) as well phrase might (very) well/easily phrase might well ask/wonder phrase try as someone might phrase if I might be so bold phrase might have done something phrase as you might expect/imagine phrase I might have known/guessed phrase what/who/where etc. might...? phrase might not/might never have done something phrase could/might just as well do something phrase might/may/could just do something phrase may/might (just) as well do something phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS6 Might is usually followed by an infinitive without “to”: I might change my mind. Sometimes might is used without a following infinitive: I don’t think we’ll need any more help, but we might. Might does not change its form, so the third person singular form does not end in “-s”: She might be late. Questions and negatives are formed without “do”: Might I make a suggestion?Your plan might not work. The negative short form mightn’t can also be used, but only in very informal English. Might has no participles and no infinitive form. There is no past tense but might have, followed by a past participle, is used for talking about past possibilities: The explosion might have been caused by a gas leak. When indirect speech is introduced by a verb in the past tense, might can be used as the past tense of may: She said that she might go and stay with her mother. There is no future tense, but might is used for talking about future possibilities: It might rain tomorrow. 1 used for saying that there is a possibility that something is true, or that something will happen, especially when it is not very likely You never know what might happen in the future. I was afraid that someone might recognize me. Did you say anything that might have upset her? might just (=used when something is difficult or unlikely but possible): We might just get there in time if we hurry. Synonyms and related words Not likely to happen unlikely doubtful remote See alsomay 2 used for asking for or giving permission 2a spokenused for very politely asking permission to do something Might I ask the President a question? I wonder if I might use your telephone. John asked if he might accompany me, and I agreed. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could Synonyms and related words Ways of asking questions and making requests any chance of...? any luck? any requests? 2b formalif someone said in the past that you might do something, they gave you permission to do it Mr. Binks had said that we might borrow his pickup truck. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could 3 spokenused for making a suggestion I thought we might take a walk around the neighborhood. You might like to see what we’ve done to the backyard. Synonyms and related words Ways of making a suggestion perhaps maybe may 4 spokenused for showing that you are annoyed with someone because they have not done something that they should do He might have warned me he was going to be late. In future you might try to be a little more polite. Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing when you are annoyed or angry hell for heaven’s sake/sakes for pity’s sake 5 spokenused for saying that someone did something in order to achieve a particular purpose I refused a party invitation so that I might spend Sunday with you. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could 6 used for talking about the way in which someone remembers or thinks of a situation I remember that day so clearly, it might have been yesterday. Synonyms and related words Modal verbs can cannot could phrases as you might expect/imagine I might have known/guessed I might add might...but might have done something might (just) as well might not/might never have done something might (very) well/easily might well ask/wonder what/who/where etc. might...? might noun uncountable UK /maɪt/ Other entries for this word might modal verb might...but phrase pigs might fly phrase might-have-been noun I might say/add phrase with all your might phrase you may/might well ask phrase might (just) as well phrase might (very) well/easily phrase might well ask/wonder phrase try as someone might phrase might have done something phrase as you might expect/imagine phrase I might have known/guessed phrase what/who/where etc might...? phrase might not/might never have done something phrase could/might just as well do something phrase might/may/could just do something phrase may/might (just) as well do something phrase it/someone would/might be wise to do something phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS2 1 great power or strength, especially a country’s military or economic power the full might of the Roman army Synonyms and related words Power, authority, influence and leadership leadership power authority Synonyms and related words Physical strength strength force energy 2 might is right used to say that powerful people can do whatever they wish unchallenged even though what they do is not always right or legal Democracies shrink from the idea that might is right. Submitted by: Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/07/2017 Open Dictionary - July2017 phrases with all your might might noun uncountable US /maɪt/ Other entries for this word might modal verb might...but phrase I might add phrase might-have-been noun may/might I ask phrase with all your might phrase you may/might well ask phrase might (just) as well phrase might (very) well/easily phrase might well ask/wonder phrase try as someone might phrase if I might be so bold phrase might have done something phrase as you might expect/imagine phrase I might have known/guessed phrase what/who/where etc. might...? phrase might not/might never have done something phrase could/might just as well do something phrase might/may/could just do something phrase may/might (just) as well do something phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS2 1 great power or strength, especially a country’s military or economic power the full might of the Roman army Synonyms and related words Power, authority, influence and leadership oligopoly superpower heft Synonyms and related words Physical strength strength force energy 2 might is right used to say that powerful people can do whatever they wish unchallenged even though what they do is not always right or legal Democracies shrink from the idea that might is right. Submitted by: Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/07/2017 Open Dictionary - July2017 phrases with all your might
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