might

noun

(uncountable) The ability to do something.

(countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.

(uncountable) Physical strength or force.

verb

(auxiliary) simple past of may

(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.

Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.

(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission.

(auxiliary) Used concessively to admit something before making a more accurate or important statement; although

(auxiliary, UK, meiosis) Used to express certainty.

adjective

(obsolete) Mighty; powerful.

(obsolete) Possible.

Synonyms for might

mightinessn powern

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