English Dictionary

might

/maɪt/

verb

(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions. / (auxiliary) simple past tense of may Used to indicate permission in past tense.

She might go to the party tonight.

意味（1）

(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

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

意味（2）

(auxiliary) simple past tense of may Used to indicate permission in past tense.

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

意味（3）

(auxiliary) simple past tense of may Used to indicate possibility in past tense.

I thought that I might go the next day.

意味（4）

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

Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm.

意味（5）

(auxiliary) Even though.

I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.

意味（6）

(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission

Might I take the last biscuit?

意味（7）

(auxiliary, UK, meiosis) Used to express certainty.

Yeah, I think we might need something a bit sturdier.