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Uncommonmight
The correct spelling is might.
How to pronounce might
/maɪt/
nounIPA: /maɪt/
Say it like: Mit
The correct spelling is might. Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group. For example: "He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move."
Usage Examples
“He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.”
“you may smoke outside; may I sit there?”
“he may be lying; Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
- 2.Physical strength or force.
- 3.The ability to do something.
adjective
- 1.Mighty; powerful.
- 2.Possible.
verb
- 1.To be strong; to have power (over).
- 2.(auxiliary) To be able; can.
- 3.To be able to go.
- 4.(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
- 5.(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
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