mout

Verb

might (third-person singular simple present might, no present participle, simple past might, no past participle)

1. (auxiliary, no-past-participle, no-present-participle) Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
   • You might have warned me about the thunderstorm.
2. (auxiliary, no-past-participle, no-present-participle) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.
   • Well, I might go to a party, but I haven't decided yet.

   Synonyms:

   may

3. (auxiliary, no-past-participle, no-present-participle) Used concessively to admit something before making a more accurate or important statement; although
   • I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.

   Synonyms:

   may

4. (archaic, auxiliary, no-past-participle, no-present-participle, often) Used in polite requests for permission.
   • "Might I take the last biscuit? I wonder if I might have a little more coffee too." "Yes you may, help yourself.".

   Synonyms:

   could, can, may

5. (UK, auxiliary, no-past-participle, no-present-participle) Used to express certainty.
   • Yeah, I think we might need something a bit sturdier.

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