/maɪt/

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Meaning

It is possible, but not very sure.

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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

Verb typemodal verb

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 2: might, enough, care and 6 more words.