might

might ¹  (mt)

n.

1. The power, force, or influence held by a person or group.

2. Physical strength.

3. Strength or ability to do something. See Synonyms at strength. See Regional Note at powerful.

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[Middle English, from Old English meaht, miht; see magh- in Indo-European roots.]

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might ¹

Verb

1. the past tense or subjunctive mood of may¹: he might have come

2. (used as an auxiliary) expressing possibility: he might well have gone already See may¹ [Old English mihte]

USAGE: See at may.

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might ²

Noun

1. great power, strength, or vigour

2. with all one's might using all one's strength and energy

3. (with) might and main See main [Old English miht]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

might - physical strength mightiness, power strength - the property of being physically or mentally strong; "fatigue sapped his strength"

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might

noun power, force, energy, ability, strength, capacity, efficiency, capability, sway, clout (informal) vigour, prowess, potency, efficacy, valour, puissance

Translations

might [maɪt] vb see may

n → fuerza, poder m;

he might be there → puede que esté allí, a lo mejor está allí;

I might as well go → más vale que vaya;

you might like to try → podría intentar

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might [maɪt] vb see may

n → puissance f, force f

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might [maɪt] vb see may

n → Macht f;

with all one's might → mit aller Kraft

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might [maɪt] vb see may

n → potere m; forza