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- [mahyt]
- /maɪt/
- /maɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahyt]
- /maɪt/
Definitions of might word
- noun might physical strength: He swung with all his might. 1
- noun might superior power or strength; force: the theory that might makes right. 1
- noun might power or ability to do or accomplish; capacity: the might of the ballot box. 1
- idioms might with might and main, with all the vigor, force, or energy at one's command: They pulled with might and main. 1
- noun might See can1. 1
- noun might In reported speech, expressing possibility or permission. 1
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Origin of might
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English myghte, Old English miht, meaht; cognate with German macht, Gothic mahts; akin to may1
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Parts of speech for Might
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
might popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
might usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for might
noun might
- potency — the state or quality of being potent.
- efficacy — capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness: a remedy of great efficacy.
- valor — boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor.
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
Antonyms for might
noun might
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
Top questions with might
- what might have been?
- little texas what might have been?
- what might have been lyrics?
- what might a cruel character do?
- they might be giants why does the sun shine?
- when might you think you re upside down?
- for what reasons might the freedom of assembly be limited?
- nobody knows where we might end up?