Englisch

might

gb/mˈaɪt/ us/mˈaɪt/
A2 Englisch
~ 200
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Verb A2 relation
1

Express possibility or likelihood

Used to talk about something that could happen or be true.

Verwendungsmuster: [subject] might [verb] [object]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'might' with 'may'. In everyday speech, they are often similar, but 'may' can sound more formal.
Synonyme
could (Often interchangeable, but 'could' can also express ability, not just possibility.)
Antonyme
will ('Will' expresses certainty rather than possibility.)
Wortverbindungen
might be |might have |might go |might happen
Themen
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • It might rain later this evening.
  • She might be at the library right now.
  • We might see them at the party tomorrow.
  • He might not agree with your idea.
  • This plan might work if everyone helps.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • It might snow tomorrow.
  • He might come to my house.
  • We might eat pizza tonight.
  • She might play soccer after school.
  • I might read a book.
Nomen B1 property
2

Great strength or power

Great physical power or strength.

Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'might' (noun) with 'might' (verb). The noun is usually used in set phrases like 'with all my might'.
Synonyme
strength ('Strength' is more general; 'might' can sound more forceful or dramatic.)
Antonyme
weakness (Means lack of strength or power.)
Wortverbindungen
with all one's might |military might |economic might
Themen
sports |military |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • He pushed the door with all his might.
  • The army showed its military might during the parade.
  • She fought with the might of a lion.
  • Economic might can influence global politics.
  • They used their combined might to lift the heavy beam.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He hit the ball with all his might.
  • The country showed its military might.
  • She ran with all her might.
  • They used their might to move the table.
  • He lifted the box with his might.
Grammatik
Grundform
might
IPA
GB/mˈaɪt/
US/mˈaɪt/
Silben & Betonung
might (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (might)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: might
  • Plural: mights
Verb
  • Base: might
  • 3rd Person Singular: mights
  • Present Participle: mighting
  • Past: mighted
  • Past Participle: mighted
Wortfamilie
Forms
mights noun mighting verb mighted verb
Core family
mighty adjective B1
Advanced or less common
mightily adverb B2
Ausdrücke

by might of

1
/bˈaɪ mˈaɪt əv/
fixed phrase formal

Achieved through power or force

Done or achieved using strength or power.

Beispiele
  • They won the territory by might of arms.
  • The castle was taken by might of the king's army.

might as well

1
/mˈaɪt ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase

Do something because no reason not to

Used to say you will do something because there is no good reason not to do it.

Beispiele
  • We might as well start now since everyone is here.
  • If it's going to rain all day, we might as well stay home.

with all one's might

1
/wˈɪθ ˈɔl wˈʌnz mˈaɪt/
fixed phrase

Using maximum effort or strength

Using all your strength to do something.

Beispiele
  • She pulled the rope with all her might.
  • He kicked the ball with all his might.

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