might

might is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

middle - might - mile

Pronunciation

• enPR: mīt, IPA ^(key): /maɪt/
• SAMPA: /maIt/

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• Homophone: mite

Verb

Present may

Past might

Negative mightn't

1. (modal) The past tense of may.
2. (modal) Used to show possible actions. If you might do something, it is possible that you will do it. If something might happen, it is possible that it will happen.

   I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.

This short section needs someone to add to it.

Noun

Singular might

Plural none

1. (uncountable) The power, strength, force or influence of a person or group.