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Most common English words: without « make « def « #112: might » being » day » through

[edit] Etymology 1

Old English miht

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[edit] Noun

Singular
might

Plural
uncountable

might (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
  2. (uncountable) Physical strength.
    He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.
  3. (uncountable) The ability to do something.
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[edit] Etymology 2

Old English meahte

[edit] Verb

might

  1. (auxiliary) Simple past of may.
  2. (auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
    I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.
  3. (auxiliary) Used to indicate permission in simple past tense.
    He asked me if he might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.
[edit] Conjugation
  • archaic second-person singular simple past - mightest
  • nonstandard, archaic third-person singular simple past - mighteth
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