might

About 7.88 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
2. noun Physical strength or force.

   He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.

3. noun The ability to do something.
4. adjective Mighty; powerful.
5. adjective Possible.
6. verb simple past of may

   He asked me if he might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.

7. verb Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.

   You might have warned me about the thunderstorm.

8. verb Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.

   Well, I might go to the party on Sunday, but I haven't decided yet.

Similar words

mightiness power can could potency force strength risk hazard potential

Often followed by

be have not well also say as make seem even

Word family

I might add mights