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   might

   /mīt/

   modal

   • 1. past of may
   • ▪ used in reported speech, to express possibility or permission: "he said he might be late"
   • ▪ expressing a possibility based on an unfulfilled condition: "we might have won if we'd played better"
   • ▪ expressing annoyance about something that someone has not done: "you might have told me!"
   • ▪ expressing purpose: "he avoided social engagements so that he might work"
   • 2. used tentatively to ask permission or to express a polite request: "might I just ask one question?"
   • ▪ asking for information, especially condescendingly: "and who might you be?"
   • 3. used to express possibility or make a suggestion: "this might be true"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mightMight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MIGHT is —used to express permission, liberty, probability, or possibility in the past. How to use might in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Might.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MIGHT definition: 1. past simple of the verb may, used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmight modal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of might modal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used when showing that something is or was possible. He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. It might not be too late to save the building. I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › mightMight - definition of might by The Free Dictionary

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   Used to indicate a condition or state contrary to fact: She might help if she knew the truth. b. Used to express possibility or probability: It might snow tomorrow. 2. Used to express possibility or probability in the past: She thought she might be late, but she arrived on time. 3.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. Smoking might be banned totally in most buildings. The two countries might go to war. I might well regret it later. He said he might not be back until tonight.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMIGHT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A complete guide to the word "MIGHT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of might – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MIGHT definition: 1. used to talk about what will possibly happen: 2. used to talk about what is possibly true: 3…. Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › mightmight | meaning of might in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   might meaning, definition, what is might: if something might happen or might be tr...: Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmight modal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of might modal verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › mightmight - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    (used to express that some action is or would have been a good idea): They might at least have tried to get there on time. (used to suggest some action): You might begin by apologizing to her. (used to express politeness when asking for something or for permission): Might I speak to you for a moment?