All ought synonyms
ought
O o noun ought
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
- cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
- cypher — cipher
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- nada — nothing; zero; none: I have absolutely no motivation—zilch, zip, nada!
- nadir — Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
- naught — nothing.
- nix — nothing.
- nobody — a person of no importance, influence, or power.
- nonentity — a person or thing of no importance.
- nought — nothing.
- nullity — the state or quality of being null; nothingness; invalidity.
- oblivion — the state of being completely forgotten or unknown: a former movie star now in oblivion.
- scratch — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
- shutout — an act or instance of shutting out.
- void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
- zilch — zero; nothing: The search came up with zilch.
- zip — zip code.
- insignificancy — insignificance.
verb ought
- bear — If you bear something somewhere, you carry it there or take it there.
- endure — Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- become — If someone or something becomes a particular thing, they start to change and develop into that thing, or start to develop the characteristics mentioned.
- consider — If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are.
- enjoy — Take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).
- experience — Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- see — to perceive with the eyes; look at.
- suffer — to undergo or feel pain or distress: The patient is still suffering.
- undergo — to be subjected to; experience; pass through: to undergo surgery.
- entertain — Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
- let — Archaic. to hinder, prevent, or obstruct.
- must — to be obliged; be compelled: Do I have to go? I must, I suppose.
- sustain — to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.