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- [mahy-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ ti/
- /ˈmaɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ ti/
Definitions of mighty word
- adjective mighty having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength: mighty rulers. 2
- adjective mighty of great size; huge: a mighty oak. 2
- adjective mighty great in amount, extent, degree, or importance; exceptional: a mighty accomplishment. 2
- adverb mighty Informal. very; extremely: I'm mighty pleased. 2
- noun mighty (used with a plural verb) mighty persons collectively (usually preceded by the): the rich and the mighty. 2
- noun mighty Possessing great and impressive power or strength, esp on account of size. 2
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Origin of mighty
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English mihtig. See might2, -y1
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Parts of speech for Mighty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mighty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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".
mighty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mighty
adj mighty
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
- potent — (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
- boss — Your boss is the person in charge of the organization or department where you work.
- doughty — steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant.
- hardy — capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, etc.; sturdy; strong: hardy explorers of northern Canada.
adjective mighty
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- gigantic — very large; huge: a gigantic statue.
adverb mighty
- so much — in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied: Do it so.
- mucho — much or many: They're under mucho stress.
- immensely — vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
- highly — in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food.
- but good — (Idiomatic) To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
Antonyms for mighty
adj mighty
- powerless — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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