might
gb/mˈaɪt/ us/mˈaɪt/
A2
English
~ 200
Senses
0 senses
Verb
A2
relation
1
Express possibility or likelihood
Used to talk about something that could happen or be true.
Usage pattern:
[subject] might [verb] [object]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'might' with 'may'. In everyday speech, they are often similar, but 'may' can sound more formal.
Synonyms
could (Often interchangeable, but 'could' can also express ability, not just possibility.)
Antonyms
will ('Will' expresses certainty rather than possibility.)
Collocations
might be
|might have
|might go
|might happen
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Noun
B1
property
2
Great strength or power
Great physical power or strength.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'might' (noun) with 'might' (verb). The noun is usually used in set phrases like 'with all my might'.
Synonyms
strength ('Strength' is more general; 'might' can sound more forceful or dramatic.)
Antonyms
weakness (Means lack of strength or power.)
Collocations
with all one's might
|military might
|economic might
Themes
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
might
IPA
GB/mˈaɪt/
US/mˈaɪt/
Syllables & stress
might (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (might)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: might
- Plural: mights
Verb
- Base: might
- 3rd Person Singular: mights
- Present Participle: mighting
- Past: mighted
- Past Participle: mighted
Word family
Expressions
by might of
1/bˈaɪ mˈaɪt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Achieved through power or force
Done or achieved using strength or power.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- She pulled the rope with all her might.
- He kicked the ball with all his might.