might

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   Used to say that something is possible but not certain.

   It might rain later, so take an umbrella just in case.

2. 2
   verb

   Used to make a polite suggestion or request.

   You might want to check the times before you leave.

3. 3
   verb

   Used to admit one thing before saying something more important; although.

   I might be tired, but I still want to finish the job tonight.

4. 4
   noun

   Great power, strength, or force.

   He pushed the door with all his might until it finally opened.

From Middle English myght, might (also maught, macht, maht), from Old English miht, mieht, meaht, mæht (“might, bodily strength, power, authority, ability, virtue, mighty work, miracle, angel”), from Proto-West Germanic *mahti, from Proto-Germanic *mahtiz, *mahtuz (“might, power”), from Proto-Indo-European *mógʰtis, *megʰ- (“to allow, be able, help”), corresponding to Germanic *maganą + *-þiz. Equivalent to may + -th. Cognate with Scots micht, maucht (“might”), North Frisian macht (“might, ability”), West Frisian macht (“might, ability”), Dutch macht (“might, power”), German Macht (“power, mig…

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