/maɪt/
Translation
Used to show that something is possible but not sure to happen.
Word origin
From Old English mihte, the past form of magan (to be able), which gave us the modern may.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- mihte
Grammar
Examples
later.
"Might" shows rain is possible but not sure.
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"Might" shows it is one chance, not a plan.
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"Might" shows the idea is possibly true.
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