Word: Might

Pronunciation

/maɪt/

Definitions

• Modal Verb: Expressing possibility or ability in the past, present, or future. It can also express permission or suggestion.
  • Possibility: “They might come to the party tonight.” (It’s possible they will attend.)
  • Ability: “With enough practice, you might master this skill.” (You have the potential to master it.)
  • Permission: “You might leave early if you finish your work.” (It’s permissible to leave early.)
  • Suggestion: “We might try a different approach.” (Suggesting to consider another method.)

Phrases

• “Might as well”: To suggest that something is a good idea or worth doing because the circumstances make it logical or convenient. Example: “Since we’re already here, we might as well take a look around.”
• “If I might”: Polite way to ask for permission or suggest something. Example: “If I might interrupt, there’s an important point to consider.”

Example Sentences

• Possibility: “It might rain later, so bring an umbrella.”
• Ability: “I thought I might be able to lift it, but it was too heavy.”
• Permission: “You might want to take tomorrow off; you’ve been working very hard lately.”
• Suggestion: “We might reconsider our strategy after reviewing the feedback.”

Synonyms

• Could
• May
• Perchance
• Perhaps
• Potentially
• Possibly