Meaning & Definition of Might in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Used to express a suggestion or possibility.

  Example Sentence: You might want to check your work.

• Definition: Indicates a weaker possibility than 'may'.

  Example Sentence: It might rain later today.

• Definition: Used to indicate past permission.

  Example Sentence: He said I might leave early.

• Definition: Refers to power or strength.

  Example Sentence: The army was a might in the region.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old English miht, might, of Germanic origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• might as well: Used to suggest that doing something is a reasonable or sensible choice.
• might have been: Indicates something that was possible in the past but did not occur.

Translations

• Spanish: podría

• French: pourrait

• German: könnte

• Russian: мог бы

Related Words

• mighty: Having or showing great strength or power.

• mightiness: The state or quality of being mighty.

Slang Meanings of might

• Meaning: Possibly, perhaps.

  Example Sentence: I might go to the party if I finish my homework.

• Meaning: Used as an exaggeration.

  Example Sentence: That was a mighty fine meal!